Posted on August 27th, 2008
An early morning awaited us as we got ready to tackle the Mighty Zambizi. As usual we waited for our pick-up as it came a half hour late. A cold ride in an open truck later we met up with other tourists ready to raft down the river. We arrived, got our wetsuits and equipment, [...]
Posted on August 27th, 2008
It’s been 3 weeks since I have arrived in Gantsi. Life here is certainly different from Gabs and what I’m used to in Montreal. Gantsi is no different from other small towns in Africa, always a goat or cow walking down the street wherever you go. Roosters, they drive me crazy! I swear they crow [...]
Posted on August 1st, 2008
As it was a long weekend in Botswana, I decided to head to Victoria Falls in Zambia to do some sightseeing before starting work. As I previously mentioned I had met a few Canadian volunteers while in Gabs. They were planning a long trip and invited me to join them up to Zambia. We [...]
Posted on August 1st, 2008
I have arrived in Botswana after a long journey. 2 long flights and 15hours at Johannesburg airport. The capital Gaborone, or Gabs as the locals call it, is a very developed place. Filled with internet cafes, shopping malls, restaurants, and grocery stores it is a modern city. Most everyone there is sharply dressed, talking on [...]
Posted on July 2nd, 2008
I am an MBA student at the John Molson School of Business in Montreal, Canada. I am specializing in management and nonprofit administration. I do a lot of local community work but am now looking to make a difference overseas.
I have had the opportunity to work with many nonprofits and what I learnt is [...]
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