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Posted By:  vanessamason
Posted On:  Aug 18, 2008

  Traveling without knowing the destination

One of my favorite parts about traveling, especially if I am staying for more than a few days, is that inevitable moment when you realize some daily practice or activity is missing or is profoundly different in the country you are in. Let’s call it a Well, Duh moment. I’m not...... [view]

Posted By:  vanessamason
Posted On:  Nov 27, 2007

  Things I miss…

and feel guilty about missing, but miss nonetheless. Washing machine Bookstores Walking alone at night American television Fast public transportation Things I know already that I will miss about being here Mango trees The quiet of Sundays The constant stream of wedding...... [view]

Posted By:  vanessamason
Posted On:  Dec 2, 2007

  Cholera? Now? Here?

While the United States has worried about outbreaks of salmonella and E. coli over the past year, there has been an outbreak of cholera here in Mozambique. And not just in a rural, remote part of Mozambique. Here. In Maputo, both in the city and the province. I learned about the outbreak from...... [view]

Posted By:  vanessamason
Posted On:  Dec 10, 2007

  When less is more, sometimes it really is still less

The last few days have been good, even beyond Mozambique standards. Part of living here means learning to take pleasure in little things. Often, the major issues are just so massive that they are paralyzing, and frankly a little depressing. My long lost packages actually arrived last week,...... [view]

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