Our train from Jaipur to Udaipur left late – it was delayed by about 90 minutes, which meant we were waiting until after midnight to leave after a full day of touring Jaipur. When we woke groggily in Udaipur, it was 7.15am – we had managed to sleep through the train arriving 15 minutes before. …
Tag: Reflections
Overnight at a rural hospital…as visitors, not as patients!
We were fortunate to be able to visit a rural hospital in Katchua, about an hour outside of Varanasi. Here we were privileged to see some of the work and meet some of the amazing staff who provide services here. It was my first time visiting a rural hospital in India, and I was impressed…
A bad start to Fes
We caught a bus to Fes, which went smoothly and included a stop at a little roadside stall where we tried delicious fresh cooked burgers. When we arrived at the bus station at night, we were immediately confronted by lots of taxi drivers asking us where we wanted to go. One man attached himself to…
Attending church in Harlem
As part of our journey around the world, we have been checking out different churches and experiences of faith. From a small church in Ecuador to the Billy Graham library, we have been trying to attend with friends where possible and learn how others worship. We had been talking for awhile about wanting to see…
Farewell to the Red Devil
Red Devil. Purchased June 2012. Died August 2012, aged 12. Oh, Red Devil! How excited we were when first found you. You were the only reasonably priced car in Houston, you weren’t an SUV and you were cheap. It was love at first sight. At first, we didn’t suspect you of being a Red Devil….
Far from home
The last week has been a difficult one for me (Karen). On Good Friday, my grandmother passed away from a heart attack not long after breaking her hip. My Gran has always been part of my life – she has lived near us for as long as I can remember. I was grateful to be…
Team Olson vs The Volcano
On Tuesday, we climbed the Volcan Villarica. We started at 6.30 and went by van up a long dirt road to the ski lift at the bottom of the volcano. I was a little daunted by the fact that we were wearing borrowed hiking boots which were very heavy and were carrying huge backpacks with…
Reflections after 7 weeks of travel
After a month travelling the South Island and two weeks travelling overseas in Dubai and Argentina, as well as some time in between, we wanted to reflect on what we have been learning. We have had some ups and downs, and some funny moments in between. Here’s the stand outs for the last few weeks:…
Meandering Kiwis 