Reaching the Indian Ocean
The route from Moshi east back into Kenya was an easy one for a solitary hitch-hiker with a big smile. Continue Reading
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There Was Snow on Kilimanjaro
After three glorious days of rest and some adventure enjoying the spectacular setting and friendliness of Nairobi, I was readyContinue Reading
Pilgrimage to Grande Popo
As we headed back from the beach in Grande Popo, we found a large empty warehouse-like building where we couldContinue Reading
Diplomatic Dinner in Bangui as the Guest of the Nigerian Ambassador
On the road from Cotonou, Dahomey (Benin), I got a ride with the Nigerian Ambassador to the Central African Republic. Continue Reading
The Voyage of the Yapei Queen
After several days in Accra, including a stop for a necessary cholera shot, I caught a ride north toward Akosombo.Continue Reading
Walking Tomboctou; or Touring the Tuareg
As I walked along the dusty, walled streets of Tomboctou, I felt like I was living in a dream. IContinue Reading
Buying into Dogon Culture
During the day on our visit to the Dogon, Hiro and I walked together on a narrow path cutting throughContinue Reading
Running Up the Nyiragongo Volcano
The Ruwenzori Mountains follow along the Rift Valley. I was traveling south from Butembo (after 5 1/2 months hitch-hiking acrossContinue Reading
Cantorbury Tales 