Author Archives: Charis
Ugandan Idol
What a perfect day. It started with some phone calls to confirm meetings, and evolved into an impromptu audience with the Chairman of the Uganda Broadcasting Corporation, the Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of ICTs, the Director of Broadcasting Infrastructure … Continue reading
Heaven on Earth
I’m going to stop looking for heaven on earth — it’s here in Zanzibar! I’m writing this post overlooking a palm-tree lined white sand beach. The tide is going out, and at low tide the sand will extend 1.5 km from … Continue reading
Fairy Chimney Land
You’ll never imagine where I’m writing this post. I’m snuggled inside a volcanic cone-shaped cave, toasty warm from the fire while it’s a drizzly 5C outside, in Cappadocia (see a picture of our suite). It’s an amazing region, rich in … Continue reading
Living out Acts
I’m reading Acts – very appropriate while we’re touring of Turkey. In the last month, we’ve visited 3 of the 5 places mentioned in Acts 18 alone – Athens, Rome, Ephesus. Cesarea is 70 km from where I am now … Continue reading
Making Friends
The highlight of today was meeting a new friend, Mustafa, while asking directions to a restaurant for brunch. He kindly dropped what he was doing to walk us to his favourite spot 10 minutes away, then joined us for tea. … Continue reading
Turkey is amazing!
We’re in Turkey now, our first full day. If possible, I may love it more than Greece – 2 more weeks here will reveal the verdict. Great food, warm people, warm weather… I must say, Toronto seems very far away. … Continue reading
Memories of Italy
Since leaving Greece two weeks ago we have been touring Italy, mostly visiting small, walled Tuscan villages. The countryside was beautiful! We also spent 4 days in Rome, with short visits to Florence, Naples and Capri. Pompei was quite impressive; … Continue reading
Finally, it’s live
It has been an amazing time of preparation, and now experience, of this most excellent, three-month adventure. In the midst of experiencing London, Athens, Rome, and the Italian coast, it’s been impossible to tear myself away from the view (and … Continue reading