Wednesday, January 25, 2006

International rescue, other Claire and karibo.

This is the first of the Africa posts. Also of interest might be Rosey's Pictures and My Pictures.

1. A five-storey building has collapsed in Kenya leaving many people trapped. At the airport we see Rapid UK. They are taking thermal imaging equipment to help with the rescue.

2. Finding another Exodus person in the visa queue.

3. In Africa, everyone wants to stop and chat. You can’t get anything -- directions to the loo, a visa, your passport checked -- without exchanging greetings, giving your nationality and being welcomed to Kenya.

Nairobi, Kenya
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