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I’ve always been fascinated by the way places look. My imagination and curiosity always involved different places, making up a person and what their house looks like, how they get to work, how downtown looks. This goes hand in hand … Continue reading →

A few days ago, while I was journaling, Taylor reminded me about a concept from our African American religion class. After spending a few minutes reminiscing on our professor’s incredible enthusiasm and what she would do if she were here … Continue reading →

“5, 4, 3, 2, 1, JUMP!” This was the last thing we heard before plummeting down towards the water below us, trusting the rope would catch us. Today 17 of us jumped off Batoka Bridge with the mist from Victoria … Continue reading →

After the sun’s return to the horizon last night, Mr. T, my group’s fabulously knowledgeable tour guide, shared a story centered around a sick lion. I’m going to do my best to recount this fable: A lion (I’m going to … Continue reading →

We need water to live, in more ways than one. I am no expert in human biology, but I do know that one for sure. The sheer number of jugs of ShopRite water that we have consumed over the past … Continue reading →

Yesterday we visited our first Curio Market! Outside the EastPark Mall there were about 15 vendors selling a variety of items – carved wooden animals, acrylic and oil paintings, chitenge clothing, and much more. While Jeff, Cade, and Taylor went … Continue reading →

During my time at Gonzaga, I have always felt somewhat self-conscious for choosing a school so close to home. For those of you who don’t know, I grew up 25 minutes North of Gonzaga’s campus, and as many of you … Continue reading →

Twenty-some odd hours in planes, thousands of miles travelled across two continents and two oceans, some serious sleep deprivation, and a lost bag upon our arrival in Zambia…, but we are finally here and the adventure has officially started! Everyone … Continue reading →

If you’ve read this blog at any point over the last 19 years, you have likely done so to follow along as a loved one or friend embarks on a journey to learn about, from, and alongside the community of … Continue reading →

Now that this part of our journey is wrapping up, I am sad to note that this will be the last blog post for Gonzaga-in-Zambezi 2025. It feels like a lot of pressure, but I hope this does it justice! … Continue reading →