I have uploaded most all of my Africa photos.. there are a lot. I try and keep most of them even if they aren’t a perfect shot so I have … Read More
A letter from someone who I worked with in the Seed Bank in Uganda
Thanks, Brian Respect, professionalism and perseverance.
Chairman, Garubanda Kerementi of Nyabaremura village Uganda where we planted the first group of trees
Seedling Bank I helped start a new program where we also offer seedling trees to plant. The program involves collecting indigenous tree seedlings and seeds in a regulated manner from … Read More
AN idea is born for the next phase of my life – what I did in Africa and what is next
I recently went on a volunteer trip with the Big Beyond – a part of Happy Africa foundation. Our ethos is based on building and maintaining strong partnerships with the … Read More
The End? Or the beginning? What if God was one of us? The Gorillas In The Mist?
I have been struggling with what to write in my blog to explain what I’m thinking. I want to somehow complete my blog updates with something I can read in … Read More
My volunteer trip is over
Travel home includes a car from Nombe Uganda to Kisoro. A mini but packed with locals. Then another bus to Kigali, then a car to hotel. 7 hours. Then DFW … Read More
My trees in Uganda: the last few blog posts before calling it a day
What I have learned the most about myself during this trip is when you find great people to surround yourself with you can do things that are significant and meaningful. … Read More
Elevation 6620
Our house in Nombe Uganda is at 6620 feet in elevation. I’m was pretty much out of breath all of the time my first few days here. Climbing hills is … Read More
50 trees for 50 years and 50 friends
Thanks everyone for the help getting here to Uganda. I am working with a seed bank program and we started a seedling program bringing the Bwindi forest back to the … Read More
Rats versus all of my protein bars
The rats won. What was I thinking leaving protein bars in my room? Blechhhhhhh. My suitcase has rat poop in in now. What will I do for protein now? Here … Read More