July 06, 2003
Getting ready
Late night, sorting through a mountain of gear here in our living room. It seems like Liz and I have been getting ready for this trip for weeks, maybe even months. Liz has a very smart, modern-looking pack that weighs 18 pounds with empty water bottles. Somehow the apostle of travelling light has wound up with a 35-pound albatross. Where did all this stuff come from? How much lighter will my bag be if I leave my toothbrush behind?
I'm excited to get on the road, to get back to West Africa. I'm curious as to what has changed in the last six years. Cell phones and internet cafes are obvious--what are the other inroads of technology and development? Has any of this stuff penetrated beyond the big cities? Has it had any kind of meaningful impact on the way ordinary rural people live their lives?
Posted by Timothy Prestero at July 6, 2003 11:27 PMHi Tim
I met you at Doug's wedding. I am excited for you and your trip. I know that reliable email is received by staff at the Albert Schweitzer Hospital in Lambarene Gabon. It may be a place for you to visit but it may also be considerably south of your plans....
Sorry I did not follow up itwith you in Boston...Alice and I wound up moving to Alabama, of all places! I long to go back to West Africa or East Africa...but not quite yet.
Stefan Kertesz
skertesz@igc.org
205 871 7581
Hi Tim and Liz,
Slick journal. Really like the idea. It'll be great to get updates while you guys are on the road.
Best of fortunes,
- Oscar
PS. Maybe you can teach the 35 pound albatross to fly ?
Tim,
What an exciting time. Wishing you and your team a successful, rewarding, and safe journey.
We'll be checking for your posts.
Good fortune,
Roman Lubynsky
Posted by: Roman Lubynsky at July 7, 2003 07:21 PMHi Tim,
I think your web site and trip are GREAT!!! I hope you learn a lot and have a good time.Say hi to Liz for me.
Love Sheridan
Posted by: Sheridan at July 9, 2003 05:40 PM
