Category Archives: You are not from around here?

An Outsider’s Perspective

Posted on November 29, 2014 by Kevin_Spielberger

AMREF Management regrets to inform you that November 30 has been canceled. We hope there is enough space to include it in next year’s calendar. There is a children’s clothing store nearby. How better to attract the attention of passing … Continue reading →

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You’re not from around here.

Posted on November 26, 2014 by Kevin_Spielberger

How to spot a tourist: Camera Maps Bright colored vest This could be a racist story if I was in the U.S., but I’m not so: It was 7:15 pm when I returned home from Muay Thai class so the … Continue reading →

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A trip to the black… err… underground markets

Posted on November 20, 2014 by Kevin_Spielberger

I was told I have been neglecting the views of the city and culture of Nairobi. There are many nice supermarkets and malls throughout the city, but as you walk around you will find stands where you can buy… well, … Continue reading →

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It is not all puppies and rainbows

Posted on September 26, 2014 by Kevin_Spielberger

This week I am a little low. It is probably because I miss friends, family, and not always feeling slightly ill. It is mostly that last point right now since I stayed home from work- I have felt sicker more … Continue reading →

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Phone Etiquette

Posted on September 2, 2014 by Kevin_Spielberger

I share the Lab Manager’s office for my five month employment. It is extremely generous of him. Most employees do not have a desk and multiple people share one work station. (Christine D.- I will never again complain that the … Continue reading →

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Bueller… Bueller…

Posted on August 28, 2014 by Kevin_Spielberger

While you will find this to be a wordy blog post, it does delve into some small cultural differences.   I was invited to attend a Good Clinical Lab Practices training course (necessary for working with clinical trials). This was … Continue reading →

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Temperature and Time

Posted on July 10, 2014 by Kevin_Spielberger

It has been surprisingly difficult for me to adjust to the time and temperature here. Not the time zone difference or the dramatic switch in temperature throughout the day. No, I mean English vs. Metric systems of measurements. The English … Continue reading →

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