This summer, the writers of Drake University’s Blue Magazine reached out to me about writing a first person account of our Africa Trip. They had heard about my blog and wanted to get an in-depth detail on my experience. Well a few months later, I find out that I was fortunate enough to actually make it into the magazine! While originally writing this article, I realized that without this blog, this opportunity would’ve never came about. I also realized that without my visitors who helped spread the word, this site would have no meaning or purpose. So I thank all of you for helping me and my blog reach this point!!!
I posted some picture scans of the pages from the magazine. Feel free to click on the pictures to enlarge them. If you want to read the article and/or the entire magazine digitally – Click Here.
November 2011 Issue - Front Cover
Table of Contents - Does this Picture look familiar??
Main Article Page - Looks Awesome!
Page 2 - Along with my Favorite Picture of the Trip!
Yes, the long-awaited highlight is here. I apologize for the wait, it has been a busy summer! Something to Note – The film seems a little short because it was a gritty 17-7 battle with very little “sportscenter” plays to find. Also, our team’s camera batteries were very low in Africa so I couldn’t capture the entire 3rd quarter because it was charging. Nethertheless, I hope you enjoy the highlight film! Song is “Red Nation” by Game featuring Lil Wayne.
I thought this would be something cool to post as well. Above is a Teaser video created by Mountain Beach productions. This was made by the professional Video specialist who documented our trip. Word is that once the full thing is completed, it will be sent to Discovery Channel, Travel Channel & many Tanzanian outlets.
This video highlights my group’s climb up to the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro. The songs are “Letting Go” by Lupe Fiasco, “Strong Will Continue” by Nas & Damian Marley, & “Dark Fantasy” by Kanye West.
Video: Africa Slide Show
Here’s a small slide show I made that quickly profiles our trip through the pictures I took. Song is “Slide Show” by T.I. Feat. John Legend
Hello and Greetings from Tanzania!!
We have moved to a new hotel that doesn’t offer free wi-fi
But i found a good deal but only got it for an hour at a price! So this will be a quick post!
The Game
Video
Sights and Sounds from the Kili Bowl
*Game Highlight film will be posted after the Trip!!*
Photos
Victory in Arusha!
Me & C-Seegs after the game
The Pikes are here! *Including alumni
Catching up with some kids afterwards
The Safari
Video
A great adventure with many great sights and lunch with the monkeys! Check it Out!
Photos
What a great sign
The Safari Crew
There are the Giraffes!
Whats up Monkey!
Toucan Sam!
Just Chillen with the Tusks!
Close-up!
Elephants at the water hole
The Service Projects
Video
Comin soon…
What a life-changing experience. Each of us went to 6 different locations to build homes, schools, fields, etc… Here’s what my group experienced.
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