tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6636268411342631169.comments2022-10-23T02:00:14.258-07:00helloRadhikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07322482305457987759noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6636268411342631169.post-24590068800545737822008-11-06T13:29:00.000-08:002008-11-06T13:29:00.000-08:00this random things you come across in your travels...this random things you come across in your travels are harrowing and your observations are phenomenal! the image of you spooning the anchor was marvelous. (monique)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13009261753736791174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6636268411342631169.post-20537930004763904372008-09-30T18:10:00.000-07:002008-09-30T18:10:00.000-07:00Wow! I can't wait to find out where you go next! L...Wow! I can't wait to find out where you go next! Love the pics. <BR/><BR/>We're planning to give my Acura away - are you interested in taking it across the US?Paigehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11531761365043335536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6636268411342631169.post-4307833098576385402008-08-31T13:15:00.000-07:002008-08-31T13:15:00.000-07:00Today I shit my pants again. Dolo. Good luck and ...Today I shit my pants again. Dolo. Good luck and I am reading. Miss you, Jon.Jonathan Schultzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06004941015645220180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6636268411342631169.post-58781387781152605642008-08-28T11:41:00.000-07:002008-08-28T11:41:00.000-07:00Hey Radhika,really enjoy reading your notes and am...Hey Radhika,<BR/>really enjoy reading your notes and am curious where the narrative will meander next...as far it going through living rooms ..you are most welcome to use ours.....would be good to see you even though I have seem to have become a member of the long lost friends club.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16420784833029017226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6636268411342631169.post-52561366174610386052008-08-28T10:58:00.000-07:002008-08-28T10:58:00.000-07:00When Mike and I were trying to figure out where we...When Mike and I were trying to figure out where we wanted to go in Africa in '05, we originally had planned on a Benin/Togo/Ghana trip, possibly with a side trip up to BF. But then M's parents wanted to go and they wanted to go to Kenya, and since they offered to pay for our flights and lodging...well, we decided Kenya wasn't so bad!Paigehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11531761365043335536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6636268411342631169.post-52649075010683200082008-08-28T09:51:00.000-07:002008-08-28T09:51:00.000-07:00Radhika, I am so happy you are updating your blog ...Radhika, I am so happy you are updating your blog again! I didn't get a final letter off before you left Burkina and I have been wondering about your adventures (and, i confess, haven't checked your blog in nearly a year). Your posts are so thoughtful, insightful and well-written -- they are really a delight to read.<BR/><BR/>If your journey to Portland takes you through Idaho, we have a guest bedroom for you (or will once we close on a house). Not to mention skiing & snowboarding in the Tetons, snow-shoeing through moose country or a snow coach trip through Yellowstone.<BR/><BR/>enjoy the rest of your time in Africa -- I'm living vicariously through your adventure because I'd never have the guts to try it myself!nstrickerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07312091163476019334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6636268411342631169.post-49954348530378299452008-08-18T08:55:00.000-07:002008-08-18T08:55:00.000-07:00Hey Radhika!!Glad you're doing well enough. Love ...Hey Radhika!!<BR/><BR/>Glad you're doing well enough. Love your adventure blogs. Wish there were more. I'm up in Boston now. You'd definitely have a place to crash up here with promises of good Korean food and ice cold beer. Would be great for you to meet my daughter!<BR/><BR/>Best...Richard W. Chohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03679073571584161866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6636268411342631169.post-64833527428264350302008-08-13T18:04:00.000-07:002008-08-13T18:04:00.000-07:00R, it was so great to talk to you the other day! I...R, it was so great to talk to you the other day! I can't wait to see you! We even have a sofa BED! Keep blogging!Paigehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11531761365043335536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6636268411342631169.post-78468963655341743102008-06-13T19:04:00.000-07:002008-06-13T19:04:00.000-07:00hey radhika- sounds like you're having a great ad...hey radhika- sounds like you're having a great adventure! when are you back on this continent?<BR/><BR/>mariemariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13302319325892291773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6636268411342631169.post-8804352827635929982008-05-12T10:41:00.000-07:002008-05-12T10:41:00.000-07:00R, sounds like a interesting time! The Wiests thou...R, sounds like a interesting time! The Wiests thought your comment about Guinea vs Burkina very funny. Please let us know when you'll be leaving Burkina, coming to States or traveling in Africa?? I've just sent some mags (one with interesting article about Ani DiFranco, new mom!) and a postcard enclosed to tell you all our news. Miss you!!!!Paigehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11531761365043335536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6636268411342631169.post-22667703232686000532008-04-10T13:08:00.000-07:002008-04-10T13:08:00.000-07:00sounds like a very interesting adventure! hope al...sounds like a very interesting adventure! hope all is good otherwise. niamh is now 10+ months old!kebmodeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05679258424007824840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6636268411342631169.post-77374656994397226272008-01-23T06:15:00.000-08:002008-01-23T06:15:00.000-08:00(ooops...wrong link in original post)As a member o...(ooops...wrong link in original post)<BR/>As a member of Friends of Burkina Faso, I'm reaching out to all current PCVs in Burkina right now. We are trying to win "America's Giving Challenge" and we need your help. I'm hoping that you'll have internet access soon and that you'll be willing to upload the widget from the <A HREF="http://givingchallenge.globalgiving.com/dy/registry/ag.html?cmd=prevfund®id=683&RF=fundraiserwidget683" REL="nofollow">project website</A> onto your blog. Help spread the word so that this project wins an additional $50,000! Merci.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06424421487501148413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6636268411342631169.post-11485940564006304512008-01-22T20:26:00.000-08:002008-01-22T20:26:00.000-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06424421487501148413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6636268411342631169.post-91482909695540777412007-12-05T18:33:00.000-08:002007-12-05T18:33:00.000-08:00the photograph is very interesting. white folks o...the photograph is very interesting. white folks on the green grass in the foreground, blacks in the background. (you, radhika, are of course not white but you are representing a western nation here). one african is smiling but another seems dismayed with his hand on his head. and the presence of john negroponte is frightening to me. the africans should be concerned about Africom. what will the purpose of the Africom base be I can only wonder.kebmodeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05679258424007824840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6636268411342631169.post-56359697679486400712007-12-01T20:11:00.000-08:002007-12-01T20:11:00.000-08:00R - great post. You should def consider a writing ...R - great post. You should def consider a writing career! And the pics are incredible!<BR/>Your post reminded me of the John Lennon quote "Life is what happens when you're busy making other plans". It was great talking with you last week - we'll be thinking of you!Paigehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11531761365043335536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6636268411342631169.post-26210990398077302762007-11-30T09:28:00.000-08:002007-11-30T09:28:00.000-08:00Yo, girl... you're getting pretty astute over ther...Yo, girl... you're getting pretty astute over there in Africa. I'm thinking it's one of two things: 1) you don't have much else to do BUT think or 2) you're experiencing life as it was probably meant to be. Your observations really make me think and examine my own life, expectations and choices and put things in perspective. And I think your philosophy of "living in the Now" is awesome. Enjoy what you're doing and who you're with (even if it's yourself) and let the future take care of itself. (But open an IRA, just in case! :) ) Thanks for the thoughts! I promise, the package will be in the mail this weekend! <BR/><BR/>Miss you!!!Pattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13946626496932909373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6636268411342631169.post-76103431112955168102007-11-30T09:20:00.000-08:002007-11-30T09:20:00.000-08:00Man, and I thought my job with 50 "kids" was bad -...Man, and I thought my job with 50 "kids" was bad -- at least I have security to back me up! It's great to hear from you and I keep meaning to send you a package of stuff -- pics and small luxury items. I'll send is asap, I promise!!!Pattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13946626496932909373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6636268411342631169.post-68374952852881750592007-09-15T06:10:00.000-07:002007-09-15T06:10:00.000-07:007 hours for internet and a cold beer!! Must be so...7 hours for internet and a cold beer!! Must be some trip. <BR/><BR/>The picture of the mosque(?) is amazing. Keep posting. Look forward to more...Richard W. Chohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03679073571584161866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6636268411342631169.post-73493597745300104752007-09-11T20:17:00.000-07:002007-09-11T20:17:00.000-07:00Wow, 120 kids! That's crazy! The whole experience ...Wow, 120 kids! That's crazy! The whole experience sounds so surreal. And the whole critter thing is what would freak me out. I guess you get used to it, but I freak out over the occasional giant flying roach and small spiders, so I can't imagine living with that insect army. I wouldn't mind spiders so much if they wouldn't build those pesky webs that I invariably walk into.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the details, details! We want more! Are you doing yoga? Do the villagers appreciate your barre chords? It looks from the pic of your living room that you have a stove - what kind of food are you eating? Is there a common Burkinabe dish, or what's the food staple? Are there other PC volunteers in the village? What language DOES the English teacher speak?? You seem to be traveling a lot - is this some kind of necessary thing to get a continuing visa, or just vacation, or for PC training? <BR/><BR/>On a more personal note, I miss you! Ozzy doesn't even know you, but he misses you too! I ran a half marathon a few weeks ago (it ended at the beach; ALL races should end at the beach - it was so awesome to walk in the ocean after the race) and I thought about our Olympic dreams for the synchronized running team. Now my mp3 player has to suffice...Paigehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11531761365043335536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6636268411342631169.post-91975290330951669322007-09-01T07:53:00.000-07:002007-09-01T07:53:00.000-07:00bonjour radhika! je suis tres heureux lire les po...bonjour radhika! je suis tres heureux lire les posts de burkina faso. enseignez les maths en francais...merde! bon chance! ici a nouvelle york, je vais aller a le US Open avec le pere de Jee Hae aujourd'hui. il visite pour voir ma petite fille niamh! va ici pour voir de photos de niamh: http://www.flickr.com/photos/8639483@N05/ <BR/>nous avons eu un bon temps aux mariages d'adil et de carlo. c'est tres amusement!kebmodeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05679258424007824840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6636268411342631169.post-15196351633547052732007-08-19T02:23:00.000-07:002007-08-19T02:23:00.000-07:00Radhika, this is a great idea! I hope we'll get m...Radhika, this is a great idea! I hope we'll get more stories and details over time; you must feel so distant from all of us and our standard American lives. It gives me warm fuzzies to know that you're having such a powerful experience. much love, linnaealinnaeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00357898385254760542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6636268411342631169.post-27443823830687252202007-08-15T11:23:00.000-07:002007-08-15T11:23:00.000-07:00Radhika, I'm so happy you started this blog! I ha...Radhika,<BR/> I'm so happy you started this blog! I haven't been sure if you got the coupla things I sent and became a bit worried when I received an empty envelope from your sis (the seal opened en route so, sadly, whatever was inside fell out). From Paige's post, I suspect it was something from Africa...<BR/> I, too, am excited to hear how things are going (more on your daily activities and the emotional impact of this experience would be great) and would love to see more pictures. Is that your hut above?<BR/> I'll send a letter and some gatorade soon.<BR/>xxooo, NicoleNicStrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12748414665657896700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6636268411342631169.post-56185918480722420522007-08-14T08:13:00.000-07:002007-08-14T08:13:00.000-07:00Radhika, It is amazing to have news from you. I t...Radhika, It is amazing to have news from you. I think about you all the time, but especially in the months after you left. I can't believe it is more than a year that you're gone. I should manage to write you sometimes but life here seems to mundane in comparison to what you are in the midst of these days.<BR/><BR/>xoxox<BR/>moniqueAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13009261753736791174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6636268411342631169.post-31871815573778764342007-08-13T12:54:00.000-07:002007-08-13T12:54:00.000-07:00Hey Radhika,this blog is a fantastic idea! If poss...Hey Radhika,this blog is a fantastic idea! If possible, post more pictures, including some of yourself!<BR/><BR/>Happy to hear all is well.<BR/><BR/>Ciao,<BR/>MatteoAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13724240984989360430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6636268411342631169.post-71156843889189845092007-08-13T11:59:00.000-07:002007-08-13T11:59:00.000-07:00hello radhika! nice blog! glad to hear things ar...hello radhika! nice blog! glad to hear things are going well. niamh says hello ("coo"). thanks so much for the dress for her. it's very nice. hope you got our reply letter but it may have been sent to an older address for you. all the best. kevin, jee hae and niamh.kebmodeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05679258424007824840noreply@blogger.com