March 23 - April 2, 2023
TRIP BLOG
Friday, April 7th 2023: It’s my turn to get home & Few words from our Kenyan Project Manager
It’s my turn to get home. Everyone has landed in Canada. It was such a privilege to spend 12 days with an amazing group of high school students from Parkview Adventist Academy. Respectful, compassionate and engaged. They raised money to build a classroom and enjoyed...
April 3rd to 5th 2023: Extended Visit to Lamu
The Crombie family Dan, Tiffanie, Caleb, Rebecca, and I spend the last three days in Lamu. We spent scoping and monitoring water and school projects, enjoying the beauty and culture of Lamu island. The family went swimming with whale sharks. A very caring and...
Sunday, April 2nd 2023: Saying goodbye to Kenya & 4 heading to Lamu
Sunday, April 2 - take off from Kenya. We have dropped off 20 students and sponsors at the airport for their flight home. Another big road block but we made it through. What an amazing and incredible young people. They should arrive in Calgary on Monday afternoon. The...
Saturday, April 1st 2023: Last day in Kenya & Sundown at the Safari
Saturday, April 1 - last day with future humanitarians from Parkview Adventist Academy. We started the day with some roadblocks and then spent the rest of the day at the beautiful Mara Serena Lodge. In the afternoon we headed to the hills for a sundowner complete with...
Friday, March 31st 2023: All day Safari!
Friday, March 31- after breakfast and saying our departure good byes, it was a safari day. We stopped and walked along the river with guards and then on for a bush lunch. it was a great way to wind down our trip at the Mara Serena Lodge. Back to PAA Kenya Trip...
Thursday, March 30 2023: Visiting Ngila School in memory of Pr. Dan Jackson
Thursday, March 30 - We spent time today at the Ngila School where two classrooms are dedicated in memory of Dan Jackson, President of the North American Division and a great friend of ABW. He helped ABW grow while as Pastor of the College Heights church and travelled...
Wednesday, March 29 2023: Sports Day, Clinic Visit & Student Experiences
Wednesday, March 29 another incredible day as we made our way on some bad roads. Students organized an on the spot sports day, taught classes in music, math, English and sports. Those that were interested in the medical field spent the time at the clinic. An adventure...
Tuesday, March 28th, 2023 – Visiting the Orphanage & Masai Village
We got an early start to our all day travel to the Mara. We visited an orphanage stopped for a surprise lunch at an exclusive lodge and used the pool to cool off. We ended the day with a Masai village visit. Tomorrow we will begin our Masai school projects. The...
Monday March 27th, 2023 – Grand opening at Mau Summit
After a restful night at the Sarova Woodlands Hotel, we woke up to an invigorating breakfast and our ever friendly drivers ready to take us on the road for two major school visits. Our first stop was Koige Primary School where we were greeted with—you guessed...
Sunday March 26th, 2023: 5 School Visits, Cultural Exchanges, Singing & Dancing
We said goodbye to the hippos and zebras this morning and headed off to do a couple school visits. Did I say a couple? I meant five! We were so thrilled to engage with the students and staff of each school, and they were undeniably just as eager! We were met with...