Distance between Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States and Nairobi, Kenya, as the crow flies:
8167 miles (13143 km) (7097 nautical miles)
Initial heading from Minneapolis to Nairobi:
east-northeast (60.0 degrees)
A few days from now, I’ll be on my way.
*boggle*
I might be crazy.
I don’t think it’s sunk in yet—but it has begun. Sometimes, I’ll be doing some paperwork or talking to my parents, and I just burst into laughter: “I’m going to Africa!” “Mom, I’m going to be a teacher!” “There are rhinoceri in Kenya! Cool!” In the past few weeks, my imminent departure has been difficult to fully confront. For me, it’s like the sun: you can’t look directly into the sun; you perceive it best by focusing on some point off to the side, or examining the shapes of the shadows it casts. For now, I’m trying to tackle my mini (but multitudinous) “to do” lists, gather the things I might take with me, and maximize the time I have with my family. It is a little overwhelming. And incredibly exciting! The next two years are going to be unlike anything I’ve ever experienced.
I hope to get to a computer once in a while to post updates on here. Emails and/or “snail mail” will be enthusiastically welcomed. Keep in touch!
With much excitement and anticipation in the midst of last-minute packing chaos,
Natalie ☺
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Hey Natalie, good luck out there! I have subscribed to this, so you have at least one reader now! ;P
btw this is mike
Natalie-
We are so proud. Enjoy, stay safe. Hope you love the lions, tigers and elephants!!!
Mom & Dad
Hey-
So the big day has arrived. You are there. You have now officially traveled to more countries than I. Good for you! Let me know how the teaching conditions are over there. I can send you a stick to write in the dirt, chalk for the Board, or an dry marker for the whiteboard. :-)
Uncle Dan
Hi Natalie, we are up at the lake and of course have been talking about you and wondering how you are doing. Anxious to get some news from you. What an adventure! Remember the Chinese slogan I had printed on Matt's BD cake--BE STRONG!
XOXOX Beth
OHKY Natalie dan put me on!! HappyBirthday Maybe a little late but !!! Happy to hear you are as far as you are and wish you happy camping from here on out. Love ya take care Granps and Grams
HI, GREAT HEARING FORM YOU AND KNOW YOU ARE AT YOU WERE YOU WANTED TO BE. AN HOUR OF WALKING TO TOWN WON'T BE THAT HARD FOR YOU AS YOU CAN RUN THE 8 MILES HERE IN 45MIN. A HUG FROM BOTH OF US! LOVE STAY SAFE. G&G'S
St. Ben's has graduated some stong women. Heather Holland, Janelle Maruska, Mary Ofstedal, and YOU. Did I start something when I let Heather go there? Keep a smile on your face and a prayer in your heart. Your Emails are fascinating! Rita H
Oh, Natalie, what an adventure! Sounds like you have a lot of work ahead of you, but some fun, too. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love, Marci
Hi Natalie, happy belated BD! How did you celebrate? Glad you have found a way to get on the internet. If I had to walk an hour to ebay I would be nice and slim, wouldn't I?? We think about you every day and know that you will get through the shots, adjustments, etc. because you are strong, smart, and determined!
XOXO Beth
Hey Sissy!!! I miss you lots and lots. Just thinking about you. I hope you are having a wonderful time enjoying the world outside of lame-o Fosston! E-mail me sometime!
Margarita
(Smile)
Hey there Natalie!!! I hope all is well in Africa! That is crazy that you are in Africa! But I am sure you are learning a lot and having fun! I surely miss you! And I hope all is well... hope you got all of our letters! =) Anyways..good luck, god bless and stay safe!!!!Have a Great day!!!
*handshake*
Haley =)
Natalie -- I am a RPCV from Kenya... I was there from 2001-2003. I was just missing Kenya so I got on my computer and went blog shopping and found YOU :) It was an amazing experience. Enjoy the moments... even the ones when you want to beat your head against the wall! I have a few pictures of Kenya on my blog if you want to check it out. But I also understand the slow internet there so no worries if you don't get to it. I'm going to mark you as a favorite and keep checking up on you. :) If Simon Njure is there, tell him I said hello. Good to "meet" you. :)
Diane
Hi Natalie, great Aunt Darlene here, Im so happy for you. Enjoy and spoil those kids. They dont get a lot of love.We took candy when i went to Liberia and was swamped with kids. Enjoy and God is on your side. Send and take pictures. See ya in 2 years. Darlene. Do you need anything, and what?
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