I need to bring Alicia’s excellent blog, Pedals and Pencils, to your attention.
Redding teacher/writer/blogger Alica McCauley is spending her summer on an epic journey to Uganda. Her writing is always terrific, and has been even more interesting as the story unfolds.
http://pedalsandpencils.com/
Recently, there was an article in the local paper about her plans.
http://www.redding.com/news/2012/jun/05/boulder-creek-teacher-plans-to-help-students-in/
Oddly, it failed to mention her blog at all. You can start on any of her posts for a richly rewarding read. But if you are most intrigued about her recent journeys, you might start here and read forward:
http://pedalsandpencils.com/2012/06/01/mere-days-until-uganda/
Very highly recommended, and quite inspiring. Safe journey, Alica.
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