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Elly Goes Home
By Elly Overton
My name is Elly and welcome to my blog about my life in Kenya. I am a 14-year-old girl who recently moved from Harwinton, Connecticut, back to Kenya. I lived in Kenya until the age of two, and I've always felt that Africa is where I belong. Now my parents' jobs have brought us back to Kenya. I hope you enjoy following my blog as I trace my journey "home."
Elly's Posts
Climbing Mount Kenya
March 1, 2012: Elly bonds with classmates during an exhausting, yet inspiring, trek up Mount Kenya. Read more
Diani Beach
January 10, 2012: Elly spends “winter” break at the beach with her family and her best friend from the USA. Read more
Community Service
November 21, 2011: Elly participates in a food program as part of her school service project. Read more
New School and Naivasha
September 29, 2011: Since Wednesday was a school holiday, my family and my friend Shea’s family went to Lake Naivasha. Read more
The Rhino Sanctuary
August 26, 2011: Some recent events had an extraordinary impact on me. Read more
A Bumpy Flight
July 25, 2011: In Detroit, we were held on the tarmac for 30 minutes, and in those 30 minutes, I just about had a nervous breakdown. Read more
The Last Day of School
June 30, 2011: The house is now pretty much empty. The movers came about two weeks ago. We have very little furniture, and are drinking out of mugs. Read more
Goodbyes and Good Memories
June 2, 2011: The move to Kenya has become very real for me. At first I was like, yeah, I'm moving ... sometime. Read more
From Connecticut to Africa
May 16, 2011: A few weeks ago, my mom got the official letter saying, pretty much, pack your bags — you’re going to Kenya. When I heard the news, I was so happy I think I cried. Read more
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