Apr '10
30
Sand and Water
Posted by Shahla & Peter Nygaard
It is amazing to think that such a vast deserty area as the middle east is where civilization chose to take hold. The environment is not always an easy one to live in. Although I must admit that the abundance of several different kinds of dates makes it much more tolerable. The truth is that… Read more »
Apr '10
30
Homesick so why travel
Posted by Shahla & Peter Nygaard
We find that by this time it doesn’t take much to get us thinking of our homeland. The homesickness has definitely engraved a spot in our hearts. We daydream of the cool fresh Canadian air and of playing in the soft, white, fluffy snow. These thoughts tend to give us a little extra momentum when… Read more »
Sep '09
17
The African Experience
Posted by Shahla & Peter Nygaard
As we watch the Spanish coastline disappear behind us we can’t help but think about what lies in store for us in Africa. Our minds are filled with images portrayed in the media but also questions as to the true nature of Africa. Will we encounter corruption, disease or violence? What about fairness, well-being and… Read more »