Category: Zim

  • Settling in Nicely

    Settling in Nicely

    It is hard to believe that I have only been in Harare for just under two weeks. I have settled in so nicely and have done so many things, that it seems like it should be much longer. Since my last post, I have explored more of the neighborhood around…

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  • Haka Camp Game Park

    Haka Camp Game Park

    My first Saturday in Zim, my roommate and I visited a game park!! The Haka Camp Game Park, to be specific. Located on the edge of town, it was just a 30 minute drive from our apartment. To get there we saw new parts of the city, including the beautiful, tree-lined…

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  • First Impressions

    First Impressions

    As I am writing this, I have been in Harare for almost three full days, but it feels like I have been here for three weeks! Apart from battling jet lag, I am finding it fairly easy to settle in so far. The people here are very friendly and welcoming.…

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  • Getting to Harare

    Getting to Harare

    My journey to Zimbabwe actually began with a decision: risk a weather delay or rebook my flights. I was originally supposed to leave on Saturday, Jan 13 from the South Bend airport. The route booked was rather straightforward and fairly efficient, I thought: If everything went according to plan, the…

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