Oh my! This was the primary purpose of the trip–to work with the youth at the Joram Academy. When we arrived, we met with Mr. Jenga, a very distinguished gentleman who was headmaster of the academy. He was very gracious and listened intently as we gave him an in person preview of our curriculum. He had planned to give us specially prepared meals every day, but Robyn insisted we eat with...
Read MoreHey, it’s interesting… while most of Africa may be without personal computers, I’m amazed to learn how technologically saavy and culturally hip Africans are! They’re teaching me the basics of text messaging, and know how to connect me to their DSL connections. Navigating the financial system here has been tough, but we’re just now getting the hang of it. From now on...
Read MoreOK, I’ve been here almost 2 days now, and I just have time for a quick hello to let everyone know we’re alive and well! Finding internet access here has been tough… boy, do I have stories to tell! Africa… it’s hard to believe I am here. It’s a whole other world! Everyone is treating us very well, and we’re having a blast. We’re onto another safari...
Read MoreWell, only one more leg of the trip to go before we reach Nairobi! We flew from Austin to Atlanta to Manchester, England to Dubai. And in a few hours we’ll be flying from Dubai to Nairobi, Kenya. Our Vision Kenya trip is under way, and it’s already been quite an eye-opener for me. I’m a home-grown American, whose known nothing but America really. For me growing up there was...
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Here are more photos from the May 2006 Vision Force Boot Camp! The next photos you see here will be from our trip to Kenya! Stay tuned!
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Participants in the May boot camp enjoyed time outdoors on the breaks. The new retreat we used outside of Austin was perfect for boot camp. We’ll be returning there in the fall. Here’s Curtis and Ted… both visionaries: Ted, an inventor from New Zealand, (below) made his way to Washington, DC, after the boot camp to meet with people at the Pentagon and the Rand Corporation. ...
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