Tag Archives: Moshi

Joy Without Complexity

Posted on August 3, 2017 by Ray V.

Note: be sure to click on the blog link to see all the photos. It was ten years ago today that I left to participate on a 17-day mission trip to Africa. (I have no idea why or how I … Continue reading →

Posted in Africa, Memories of Africa, Uncategorized | Tagged Arusha, Kilimanjaro Beer, Moshi, mt kilimanjaro, Ngorongoro crater, safari in tanzania, Tanzania, Throwback Thursday | 2 Comments

No Matter Where You Go. . .

Posted on October 28, 2015 by Ray V.

People are going to die. A few more photos from my trip to Tanzania back in 2007. Caskets sold on dirt streets, Toyota “hearses” and overgrown cemeteries next to football fields. It’s all part of living. … Continue reading →

Posted in African Death CAre | Tagged African funeral customs, Aiken Bloggers, Aiken SC, Arusha, Moshi, Ray Visotski, SC Cremation Society, Tanzania | Leave a comment

Contrasts

Posted on October 26, 2015 by Ray V.

Back in July of 2007, I was fortunate enough to travel with my dear friend, Fr. Jack Lombardi and 17 other pilgrims on a mission trip to Africa, visiting South Africa and Tanzania. It was two and a half weeks … Continue reading →

Posted in Contrasts | Tagged african violets, Aiken Bloggers, Aiken SC, Arusha, Fr. Jack Lombardi, Moshi, Pilgramage, Ray Visotski, South Africa | 4 Comments

Reminders Of Africa

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Ray V.

Back in July of 2007, I spent almost three weeks on a mission trip with Fr. Jack Lombardi and about a dozen other pilgrims from the State of Maryland. We started and ended in South Africa, but spent most of … Continue reading →