Bungoma/Kabula, Kenya Travel Blogs

It's been a few days....
Nov 3, 2007 (9 photos)

... dinner, some of us went out. It was a lot of fun. This place was a lot like home so it didn't feel like we were in Kenya for a little while. Everyone had a good time! Hey Bri... I busted out one of the soccer balls and it was a HUGE hit! The only one ...

Muddy Monday
Nov 5, 2007

Hi everyone! I hope everyone is doing well! It has been raining here like crazy. Basically all weekend, it rained. There is not a whole lot to do when it rains and in our boredom yesterday, someone cut their hair! It's better than it sounds actually ...

The rain has stopped... for now...
Nov 7, 2007

... . We got here and attempted to use the internet but it was really slow... by the time we left it was dark, and for some reason Bungoma had NO power. It was SO dark! Kind of creepy.... haha.... so we went to a close restaurant, instead of trying to walk to ...

Amazing Week!
Dec 9, 2007

Hi Everyone! 2 weeks from today I will be heading home! Can you believe it?? We had an awesome week! We left last Sunday for Nairobi and met Sara's dad at the airport. That night we stayed at a really great guesthouse. It was SO nice. The couple who ...

St. Teresa's Kabula High School
Mar 23, 2009 (1 photos)

Hey Everyone, I thought I come into town and blog about St. Teresa's Kabula High School. It is like a boarding school in  a rural area. Resources are very limited. The students wear uniform with ties and sweaters. In order to sharpen pencils ...

Excited for the Weekend!
Nov 9, 2007

Hi everyone! I miss you all and hope that everything is going well! Things here have been going great... I've been having so much fun with my students! Yesterday we did math races again and the girls were victorious! But, do not worry, the boys came ...

One week in Kenya complete!
Oct 29, 2007

Hello from Kenya! I can hardly believe that I have been here for a week already! I am overwhelmed by everyone wanting to send supplies! I am going to check tonight and find out exactly how you can do that and update this tomorrow hopefully! Before I ...

Adjusting to this Life!
Oct 25, 2007

Hi everyone! I miss you all! Some moments it is a little difficult, but I am amazed at how quickly you can adapt when you need to. Thank you for the messages! Keep them coming! It really helps! I have a lot to share about the past couple days.... ...

Catch up time!
Nov 30, 2007

Hi everyone! I'm sorry it's been a while... The internet has been pretty shaky the past week, making it really difficult to update you! But here I am..... Besides my day of sadness when my family left, I had a good weekend. Last Saturday I went to ...

Time to catch you up!
Nov 13, 2007

Hi everyone! I have a lot to catch you all up on... This weekend went really well. The matatu ride to Kisumu was NO fun. It took about 3, bumpy hours. But, we got there safely. We went right to our hotel and it was pretty nice. It's amazing how nice ...

Excited for my first weekend in Kenya!
Oct 26, 2007

Hi everyone!! Have I mentioned that I love getting everyone's messages??? This will probably be kind of short because I don't have much time on the internet today. Last night, the girls and I figured out our shower situation and we have found a ...

I am thankful...
Nov 23, 2007

... thankful that I heard that little whisper a year ago at the overseas meetings, the one that told me to be learn more about Kenya.... I'm also thankful for all of you.... Thank you for your support, your messages and your help. It means the world to me... ...

SO EXCITED!
Nov 14, 2007

... I won't be on for a while I wanted to fill everyone in.. I AM SO EXCITED!! Ryan, Courtney and Alex will be in Kenya tomorrow night and I will be meeting the on the coast Friday afternoon! I seriously can't explain how thrilled I am that I will be ...

Lazy Sunday...
Nov 4, 2007

... It seemed a little silly, but Stallone assured me that it was okay, and that my clothes would just get an extra rinse! haha! Only in Kenya! It rained all night and we were in bed early. Today I think will be a lazy day on the farm. It's nice to just ...

Kenya...my second home
May 2, 2007

Hello! I just wanted to let everyone know that I will be leaving the farm tomorrow morning, so I will not be able to check my emails until I get home Sunday. When I get home I am going to upload all of my photos to this blog and add my videos I have ...

What a weekend!
Nov 19, 2007

... again and left Mombasa around 5 pm. We drove straight through the night with a quick, smooth and breakdown free bus! We got to Bungoma around 8:30 this morning and got to the farm around 9. Reuben and Betty were so nice and excited to meet my family. I ...

Less than 20 days until my 25th birthday
Apr 7, 2007 (1 photos)

... the front page of the newspaper won't have Mt. Elgon massacres but instead,  "Muzungu (meaning white person) wins Miss Bungoma 2007."  I can't wait until tonight! We are going to have a huge crowd supporting her.   We have two new ...

One day and I am off to the coast
Apr 10, 2007

... are going to visit their entire family next week. Saturday night we went to our favorite  spot, Sherriff's Center, for Miss Bungoma 2007.  Erin, the volunteer that was supposed to enter the pageant, chickened out and decided not to do it. Oh ...

In Kabula, Kenya
Mar 21, 2009 (1 photos)

Greetings Everyone, sorry it has been awhile, but this is my first blog from Bungoma/Kabula, Kenya. Everything is going great! I just completed my first week at St. Teresa's Kabula High School. I am teaching sophomores and freshmans but they are called ...

I Miss Everyone
Mar 9, 2007

...  I write in the journal you gave me. Thank you so much!     About the terriorist threat in Kenya, that is about 12 hours away from me, so no worries.  I just wanted to tell everyone that.     I hope ...

Bungoma, Kenya
Mar 22, 2009

... Everyone here is so kind and wonderful. Oh, this is something fun for everyone to enjoy. The second day of school at St. Teresa's Kabula High School was sports day, and they wanted me to participate. Oh man, was I out of shape. haha. I ran the 200 ...

I am almost 25!!!
Apr 20, 2007

Hello! I hope everyone is doing well.  I am still having a blast here in Kenya.  We returned home from the coast on Monday. We were supposed to be home Sunday, but we missed our bus. The coast is so amazing. The Indian Ocean was extremely ...

PICTURES!!!
Oct 30, 2007 (15 photos)

... Patch Kids or Rolos for their favorite teacher ;) Here is the address: Erin Breen c/o Rev. Reuben Lubanga P.O. Box 459 Bungoma, Kenya East Africa I have NO clue about the price of shipping things to Kenya, so I don't want anyone to feel ...

I am Nafula...
Mar 28, 2007 (1 photos)

... like I am back in the Little House on the Prairie days. The tests are taken once a month, and sent to Nairobi, the capital of Kenya. There is a little boy  in my class, who has problems with his eyes. I am not sure what is wrong, but he is ...

I'm Lovin' It!
Apr 9, 2007 (1 photos)

Jambo! How is everyone? This is just a short note to say hello, and that I love everyone. I will write more tomorrow when I have time. Love ya bunches, Jacquie P.S. Sorry about all of you who were not able to get through to me on my phone. ...

New Phone Number
Mar 10, 2007

... I had a few of them put them on and I took some pictures. I am trying to promote IU throughout Kenya. Ha...Ha....     I just found out yesterday that Kenyans do celebrate birthdays. Nothing like in the United States but ...

Almost time to leave this paradise
May 1, 2007

... night at my grandparent's Sunday night, and will be in Indiana Monday. I have met so many wonderful friends during my stay in Kenya. I have learned more in the last nine weeks than I have my entire life. I promised I will be back to visit within ...

I LOVE this place!!!!
Mar 20, 2007

... should be arriving next week (7 days). IF you want to send me a letter, my address is: Jacquie Falzarano P.O. Box 459 Bungoma, Kenya 50200 East Africa Mom, will you please send me a bag of Tostito scoops, two jars of ...

Finally Pictures
Mar 22, 2007 (7 photos)

Here are some pictures...

Sorry...I can't get my pictures to download
Mar 9, 2007

Hello again, I cannot figure out how to download my pictures. I will ask my brother of another mother tomorrow, so hopefully they will be posted sometime this weekend. Signing off,   :-)  Madam Jacqueline   XOXO Muah!