Comments on: Conversations with Emily

By: Florence Lumsden

Florence Lumsden — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 17:37:54 +0000

I like this article a lot.. it really does make you wonder what Hollywood or TV or wherever else we get out understandings/pictures of the world from, is leaving out. It’s so true that it is a human characteristic to group things together and label them, to help us separate one person or place from another. My dad has always said, stereotypes exist for a reason, but as soon as you apply them to one specific person or situation, it will fail you. The world is endlessly complicated, it’s what makes traveling so difficult but also so exciting! This is a great website/project- its really nice to read about the experiences you guys are having.. makes me want to go back! Best of luck to you all!

By: Gaciru

Gaciru — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:11:01 +0000

poverty…..what is it? When we look hard enough you would be amazed at how much joy and a wealth of peace and love the poor have compared to the “rich”. I sometimes admire the simplicity of the “poor”….how roasted maze is a delicacy….aaaahh what life…?

By: Rob Yonan

Rob Yonan — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 02:35:39 +0000

One wonders what will happen as the world gets smaller and misperceptions give way to reality. It is forums like this that are so vital for the inbreaking of a God’s-eye view of the world.

By: Bharat Krishnan

Bharat Krishnan — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 02:50:28 +0000

Keep it up, dude!
My dad used to stay in Nairobi all the time when we lived in Africa. I heard they have one of the best 5 star hotels in the world.

By: Carolyn C.

Carolyn C. — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 16:39:05 +0000

Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this, Scott. It’s an interesting and painfully honest idea– how much the movies, inaccurate though we know they may be– shape our perceptions of reality. Looking forward to reading more.

By: Erica Tomasik

Erica Tomasik — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 20:24:58 +0000

I love the last line Scotty…I think we’ve missed a lot. Americans (who travel abroad and have conversations like you did with Emily) often get so angry at Hollywood for the way the way they are portraying our culture. However, I haven’t heard many Americans, after watching a movie involving other countries and cultures, questioning the way Hollywood portrays other cultures. We just take it for granted and create stereotypes and judgments based on these portrayals…How sad when the majority of the world’s information about other cultures is through the eyes of Hollywood…
I loved the picture of the Nike shoe on top of the rusted metal roof (I assume). That picture could speak volumes.

By: Dave Rod

Dave Rod — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 18:05:00 +0000

Thankfully we have you, Scott,and the WND team to help set the record straight about reality. Keep telling us what you are seeing and hearing so we can get rid of the naiveté and embrace our role in this big complex world.

Thanks for being our eyes on the ground!

By: Dave Quigley

Dave Quigley — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 04:45:34 +0000

Great piece of journalism that really piggybacks on your last time in Kenya where the homestay family had a very nice home as well. Thanks for seeing the injustice that comes to peoples and countries by Hollywood.

By: Bill Shewan

Bill Shewan — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 18:05:18 +0000

Scott – good to hear from you and see Kenya through your eyes. I am as amazed by your report as you are. What’s even more amazing is that poverty and wealth exist right next to each other. I am really enjoying this format of eye witness reporting. Thanks.

By: Bobby Trivett

Bobby Trivett — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 16:14:43 +0000

Great article, Scott! This is so true that we all accept things at face value because we see it on TV or in the movies. I will not even go into discussion about Hollywood here. Good perspective bud, keep it up.