Monthly Archives: June 2014

Trip to the Maasai Mara [June 2014], Part 4 (Hippos)

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We saw lots of hippos on our trip to the Maasai Mara, usually when we were crossing a river in the Land Rover.

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Trip to the Maasai Mara [June 2014], Part 3 (Cheetahs)

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On our first day in the Maasai Mara we saw two female cheetahs fairly near each other. These photos show those photos. At one time, one of the cheetahs appeared to want to jump up on the Land Rover to … Continue reading

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Trip to the Maasai Mara [June 2014], Part 2 (Leopards)

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During our trip to the Maasai Mara in June 2014, we saw a female leopard and a male leopard. We saw both of these during daylight. It is difficult to see leopards because they are elusive and usually most active … Continue reading

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Trip to the Maasai Mara [June 2014], Part 1 (Lions)

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June 8-10, 2014, Adamson and I traveled to the Maasai Mara with two of my colleagues from the Syracuse University School of Education, Marcelle Haddix and Jeff Mangram. The last time I was in the Maasai Mara was in August … Continue reading

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A Return Visit to Ugweri Village in Embu, Kenya

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On June 7, 2014, Adamson and I returned to Ugweri village in Embu county to visit with Peter Rugano and family. Along on this trip were two of my Syracuse University colleagues, Marcelle Haddix and Jeff Mangram. Our first stop … Continue reading

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Trip to Kampala, Uganda, Part 5 (Speke Resort)

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In late May 2014 for the eLearning Africa conference, we stayed at the Speke Resort where the conference was held. These photos show some of the flowers and other sights on the resort grounds.

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Trip to Kampala, Uganda, Part 4 (Kasubi Royal Tombs)

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While in Kampala, we visited the Kasubi Royal Tombs, which is the site of the burial grounds for the last four kings of Buganda. “The royal enclosure at Kasubi Hill, also known as the Ssekabaka’s Tombs, was first built in … Continue reading

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Trip to Kampala, Uganda, Part 3 (National Mosque)

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Another place we visited in Kampala is the National Mosque. “Uganda National Mosque (formerly known as Gaddafi National Mosque) is a mosque situated at Kampala Hill in the Old Kampala area of Kampala, Uganda. Completed in 2006, it seats up … Continue reading

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Trip to Kampala, Uganda, Part 2 (Namirembe Cathedral)

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Another place we visited in Kampala was Saint Paul’s Cathedral Namirembe, commonly referred to as Namirembe Cathedral. It is the oldest cathedral in Uganda. It serves as the Provincial Cathedral of the Church of Uganda and the diocesan cathedral for … Continue reading

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Trip to Kampala, Uganda, Part 1 (Baha’i Temple)

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In late May 2014, Adamson and I traveled to Kampala, Uganda for the eLearning Africa conference. While we were there, we spent a few hours in Kampala doing some sightseeing. One of the places we went is the Baha’i Temple. … Continue reading

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