What a day! Today we started our day by cleaning and scrubbing our part of The Castle from head to toe because we are leaving tomorrow (the 27th). After a few hours of cleaning we relaxed then began packing our small backpacks with whatever we need for our week at Daraja Academy. We transferred everything … More 09/26/18

Today marks 10 days since we all met and it feels like we’ve known each other forever! Our group is so close already I don’t know if you could ever have a group as close and amazing as this one. Everyone is so open and chill and just amazing, I wouldn’t change any of them … More 09/25/18

Well I guess you could say that today was a one of a kind experience. Our day started when we left The Castle at 9:30 for a hike with Simon, one of Debs and Thiemo’s workers. We thought we were going to go for a nice stroll around the area and I guess that was … More 09/24/18

Cook Crew time!! Today was my turn to be on cook crew with Sam and Victoria. Cook crew changes everyday and after a few weeks we will change partners! Cook crew is responsible for preparing meals and cleaning all dishes and surfaces after we eat. For breakfast we made a hot breakfast of eggs, potatoes, … More 09/23/18

This past week has been a whirlwind of adventures and being able to disconnect from the world and technology has been pretty amazing. Debs and Thiemo run the castle (where we have been staying) and we quickly learned about the importance of conserving as much energy and water as possible since everything is run on … More 09/20/18-09/22/18

After about 20 hours of travel, we made it to Nairobi last night! Today we have spent kissing giraffes, admiring orphaned elephants, and loading 6 shopping carts of food from the store. We are all sunburnt and happy and none of this feels real.

San Francisco! Our first day in San Francisco was filled with adventures throughout the city including a driving tour, some walking adventures, and exploring Fisherman’s Wharf! The adorable sea lions were definitely a highlight of the day! Hop-On Hop-Off Big Bus Tours, San Francisco,] Pier 39, San Francisco, CA

San Francisco, Sausalito, Muir Woods