The dead cat and the brief goodbye
I learn that her cat has died and that she had to go back to Istanbul to bury her. It was hard for me to parse all that—her cats are…
Kenya – A Kisii Adventure: Family, Time Pressure, and a Dark Drive
We arrive at the Compound, a big metal gate framed by walls all around, starkly contrasting the muddy roads we’ve been driving on. Kaely makes a call, and shortly after…
Kenya – The Car, the road and the accident
Time was racing, and we connected fast. After our quick visit to Thika, we’re now planning a trip to Keroka to visit Kaely’s grandparents. We decide to rent a Prado,…
Kenya – Rooftops, Rain, and Real Connections
It’s been too long since my last post, and my memory’s starting to blur at the edges, like a photograph left out in the sun. But certain moments from this…
Kenya – My Reason & Kaely
I wake up to the sound of cars. The windows are flimsy, nowhere near Swedish noise-cancellation standards. In fact, the single-paned glass doesn’t even close properly. The view isn’t exactly…