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Author Archives: Sakshi
New Eyes, Same Canvas
After Three Weeks in Accra As I walk towards the bus stop to work on a sunny, hazy morning, I have my first realization that Accra feels familiar. When I get on the school bus and a man gives up … Continue reading
Accra: Bringing the Heat
At 5:30 am on Easter Saturday, my eyes fluttered open. I was on the bottom of a bunkbed in my new home. The fan had just stopped. No worries, I thought. The electricity will come back. Accra is hot and … Continue reading
On the Roof of Africa
“If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” It is 4a.m. on summit day. We have been climbing at a 45 degree incline for 3 hours and 45 minutes and the end … Continue reading
Mumbai Madness
Mumbai was not in our original itinerary; circumstances (by this I mean cheaper airfare) forced us to make a stopover in this city. We only had 25 hours to experience the home of Bollywood, but I was excited to be … Continue reading
A Moment Worth Noting
On May 1st at 8:15 p.m., Accra local time, Trevor was homesick for the first time since we left Toronto four months ago. We were in a movie theatre of all places. And now back to your regular programming.
Hyderabad: History, Healthcare and Holi
It has taken me ten years to make it back to Hyderabad. I absolutely loved it on my first visit – everything from being picked up at the airport in an official car complete with the Indian flag (Chachi is … Continue reading
Delhiite For Life
After a month and a half, I have finally arrived home. We arrive in the middle of the night and I am most excited about being picked up at the airport, especially after walking through so many lonely arrival … Continue reading
My Shopping Stopover in Singapore
When we land in Changi Airport and I see that many of the women are my size, I am even more excited about our two day stopover. I’m just starting to get tired of my wardrobe selection, so our timing … Continue reading
Of overcoming fear
Trevor and I watched an amazing movie before we left – Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (translation: You Don’t Get Life A Second Time) – where three friends make a life-altering trip to Spain. The scene that I’ve watched six times on … Continue reading
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A Faraway Summer Birthday
Close to the beginning of our five hour hike out of Abel Tasman National Park, Trevor stopped me: “I have something important I need to say.” Pause. “Happy Birthday Week!” It was indeed. I had forgotten it was the start … Continue reading