The last few weeks have been tough to say the least. The end of my MBA degree posed some challenges, with several final papers, exams and assignments, as well as packing up the apartment I’d been living in whilst here in Chicago/Evanston; and trying to see more of the surrounding areas before leaving this region of the world.
Further, something I had been looking forward to since June 2009 had now come to an end; and issues that had arisen during my time away were starting to reach boiling point.
With everything now under control, except my burning desire for curiosity, I am heading to Africa. It’s totally random that of all places I am heading to Kenya for spring break; but the opportunity arose to travel with a group of MBA students from the Booth School of Management at the University of Chicago, so I took the chance while I could. Wish I had my beloved boyfriend here with me or another good friend to share this experience with, but no doubt my hundreds of photos will be shared when I return to Australia instead.
Earlier this week, I found out British Airways is having a strike on the weekend, which will affect my flight my London to Nairobi; but as of today (Friday), I hear the trip will still go ahead but with ‘limited in-flight services’. Once there, in Kenya, I should be greeted by an airport pick-up service; and taken to my hotel to meet up with other members of the group, and for a good night’s sleep – especially as our safari excursions start early on Sunday morning.
The plan is to go on one safari on Sunday/Monday; then by flight to Mombasa to visit a seaside resort Tues/Wed; and then to go to the Masa Mara National Park for another safari on Thurs/Fri (I think). Then on the weekend, we are going into the countryside to stay with the parents of one of the MBA girls who has organised the trip. Friday night, I believe we are having dinner with the Kenyan Foreign Minister for Trade; and late Sunday night, before flying out to return to the USA, we are going to the famous Carnivores restaurant in Nairobi for dinner.
Looking forward to the experience – and can’t wait to share when I get back.
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