I woke up at 6:00am to do some work on the computer and go for a quick morning workout. The hotel had a luxurious gym with some pretty fancy equipment. To give one example: the treadmill that I was using had a built-in fan that cooled your head while you ran (I haven’t seen a […]
London Day 2: Meeting with Peter Cruddas
I woke up before 5:30am, still jet-lagged from the eight-hour time difference. I answered emails, had breakfast and spoke briefly with Judy from Kenya, who was staying in the room next to me. Together, we walked a short fifteen minutes to the International Award Office where we relaxed for a couple of hours before lunch. […]
Adventures in Zambia: Day 1
I’m sitting right outside the British Airways Lounge at Heathrow Airport, tapping into their private WiFi. Around me, thousands of people are rushing around at a frantic pace, about to head off to a multitude of international locations. It has been a while since I’ve been in a true major international airport. Sorry YVR and […]