Cultural Ecology of East Africa
Why no programs in 2006 and 2007?
First let me state that I am hopeful that I'll be able to offer this tour again soon. In fact nothing would make me happier. However, as of this date, January 22, 2007 the U.S. State Department travel warning that was originally issued in May 2003 is still in place. Yes, that is correct and no I am not making this up. The original warning forced me to cancel the 2003 program completely. In 2004 and 2005 I tried to replicate the program by taking students to Tanzania but it was not the same. Kenya is a place where I have lived and to which I have been traveling since 1988. Tanzania is a lovely place and Tanzanians are wonderful people but I simply do not feel I can offer the same high quality, intense experience there as I can in Kenya. Until the U.S. State Department lifts the travel warning for Kenya, I am therefore constrained by legalities.
Thank you for your interest and I appreciate your patience. If you have any further questions please don't hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Bruce
D. Roberts
January 23, 2007
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