“Nature is painting for us, day after day, pictures of infinite beauty.” — John Ruskin I took advantage of Independence Day in Lesotho on Oct 04 to visit Cape Town and Namibia. I wanted to share with you the beautiful sites I saw. Africa is truly one of the most beautiful places I have ever […]
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October
12
Safari Time!
posted by ckolombos
“Because when you stop and look around, this life is pretty amazing.” — Dr. Seuss A couple of weeks ago I took a few days off and went on a safari in Kruger National Park in South Africa. Then, on my actual birthday, I spent it brushing down, feeding and interacting with elephants in the […]
September
28
What’s in a name?
posted by ckolombos
“A girl should be two things: who and what she wants.” – Coco Chanel Last week, I went on a retreat with my CHAI colleagues. While we did work, we also had the opportunity to learn about each other on a personal level. It was here that I learned of a custom in Lesotho that […]
August
16
Words Have Power
posted by ckolombos
The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men and women to do nothing – Edmund Burke Ok, so I added women to the quote to make it relevant for 2017. I know this blog is supposed to be about PULSE but I need to voice my opinion about the heartbreaking […]
August
14
Mountain (Mis)Adventures
posted by ckolombos
If you so choose, even the unexpected setbacks can bring new and positive possibilities. If you so choose, you can find value and fulfillment in every circumstance. – Ralph Marston A few weeks ago my team and I went to the mountains to observe more instances of the World Food Program (WFP) Food Distribution program. […]
July
10
Clothes vs. Attitude
posted by ckolombos
No one can make you feel inferior without your consent – Eleanor Roosevelt We all have different tools in our toolbox that we take out and use depending on the situation. One of the tools I use is my wardrobe and accessories. We’ve all heard people say “Dress for the job you want, not the […]
June
26
My Adventures in Mohales Hoek
posted by ckolombos
“Sometimes a change of perspective is all it takes to see the light.” — Dan Brown Before I get into my trip to the mountains, I wanted to share with you some words and phrases I’ve been learning in Sesotho. I am super lucky to have an awesome roommate in the CHAI house Thatohatsi (Thato for […]
June
26
Absurd and Amusing Airport Anecdotes
posted by ckolombos
“Laugh at yourself, so that you will be able to laugh at the challenges of life.” Savitha Hosamane On June 17th I began my journey from Canada to Lesotho. I consider myself to be well travelled. Maybe not as much as some, but I know my way around airports. I’ve also on occasion travelled on […]
June
15
Countdown 2 Days To Go…
posted by ckolombos
Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover. – Mark Twain Wow can you believe that by this time next […]
