Author Archives: McKenna Castleberry

Take a hike, buster

Hey guys! It’s McKenna, and I’m back with another blog. Today’s fixings include sodium, AK47s, and dung. We left Ecoscience Lodge this morning and drove to Ngorongoro. On the way, we stopped in town and stocked up on snacks. I … Continue reading

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Hakuna Matata irl

Dearest gentle readers, This day may have been the best day of my entire life. If you struggle with fomo or travel envy, please stop reading now. TRIGGER WARNINGS: overwhelming happiness, toxically beautiful pictures, deadly dose of once-in-a-lifetime experiences After … Continue reading

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Bagged, tagged, and jetlagged

After 46 hours of traveling, we have finally reached our first destination! I middle-seated my way through ~19 hours of flying, and we arrived in Nairobi, Kenya with perfect timing to see the sunrise! We left Nairobi in a cute … Continue reading

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McKenna’s Blog: Pilot Episode

I leave for Tanzania tomorrow! It’s only just now starting to sink in, and it may have something to do with my fully packed bags by the door and the malaria pill in my stomach. Posting this blog entry means … Continue reading

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