"Initial thoughts on Africa (Nairobi, Kenya): Reminds me a lot of San Juan, Costa Rica (I'm not much of a world traveler yet, so I can't compare what I see to what's beyond my breadth of current knowledge and understanding). Streets are well-paved, signs are bright and clean, but there is something about my surroundings that continuously reminded me that I am far from home. My first "wow I'm in Africa" moment came when I saw the color of the dirt. Weird, I know, but it's true. The color of the earth here is more reddish than any other country I've been to, rawer and more familiar in a way.
More things to observe... They drive on the wrong (beg pardon, I mean "wrong") side of the street. Our driver listens to Lady Gaga and Kanye. Remnants of smog are visible under the street lights. Urbanization comes with a price; this is unbelievably selfish for me to say, but I hope there will always be parts of Africa that remain close to mother earth."
I didn't even know you had a blog? Way to tell your boyfriend...
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