Jennifer L. Keene
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Hello from Nairobi
After a twelve hour flight from JFK to Dubai and then another 4.5 hour flight from there to Nairobi, we made it safely to Kenya. The flights were much easier than anticipated, thanks to lots of entertainment options and good food (and wine) from Emirates. I watched three movies (Inside Llewyn Davis, Catching Fire…
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Gifts for Steven
Google Maps told me the walk would be 0.9 miles. The humidity was rising, but a mile isn’t so far. Plus I had just eaten a chocolate muffin from St. Balmain, justifying the indulgence by noting that there would be zero chocolate muffins in Kenya. Once I passed the McCarren Park pool, the walk started sucking. This part of Greenpoint…
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So far, so good (and Emirates Air is terrific)
We are approximately 4000 miles into the trip, 56k feet above Hungary. There are a little less than five hours to go until we arrive at our initial destination, Dubai. Emirates as an airline has impressed thus far. The amount of information we can access from our seat back consoles continues to blow my mind.…
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If I don’t post
If I don’t post, it’s because I’m struggling to find wifi. My phone should work, though, so if the blog is quiet, look for me over on Instagram. Happy Mother’s Day, Mom. See you soon! 💓 🍾 This #tbt is dedicated to the tiny pieces of fabric we called going out tops. Some of…
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Kenyan winter versus NYC summer
I’m so excited to escape muggy NYC for Kenya. Yes, seriously. Tonight I took my last subway ride for two weeks. I am always reluctant to complain about my beloved NYC, but recent subway trips have been miserable, to be honest. If temperatures above ground are 90+ and humid, temperatures on subway platforms easily exceed…
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Converting and Adapting
One (or more) of these will be right for Kenya. Hope to figure out which by Friday morning.
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I’m looking forward to…
Meeting Maasai school children Visiting the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust – elephants! Several safaris including one at night This is just for starters.
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What I am NOT taking to Kenya
A few friends have asked what I’m taking with me to Kenya when I depart on July 11. I think the more interesting question would be about what I’m leaving behind. That list includes: Make-up A hair dryer A purse Dresses or cute clothes of any kind Shoes other than sneakers and a pair of…
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Why am I going to Kenya?
My friend Julie mentioned that she might go to Kenya one day. “Oh, I’d love to do that someday. Let me know if that ever develops, and if I can tag along.” And then I got her email on January 2, letting me know that the Maywood NJ Rotary trip had room, but that I’d…
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