Brad Zirkel mybrokencompass.com @mybrokecompassThe Hotel MuhaburaArriving late is always a challenge, but having low confidence in your reservation in a foreign nation can make you a bit nervous. After…Jun 4, 2017Jun 4, 2017
Brad Zirkel mybrokencompass.com @mybrokecompassOut of the Ashes: Emily’s BedOn October 12, 2013 my family suffered a catastrophic loss as we lost our home in a fire. Sadly, two of our pets did not survive the fire…Jun 1, 2017Jun 1, 2017
Brad Zirkel mybrokencompass.com @mybrokecompassTraversing Rwanda by BusAt the midway point of my time in Rwanda I said goodbye to any form of a pre-organized trip and headed solo across the country into the…Jun 1, 2017Jun 1, 2017
Brad Zirkel mybrokencompass.com @mybrokecompassMy Rwandan WalkaboutI have had the opportunity to travel to some geographically beautiful nations, but part of my enjoyment is getting off the beaten path to…Jun 1, 2017Jun 1, 2017
Brad Zirkel mybrokencompass.com @mybrokecompassRwanda: Meeting the AssociationMy great-uncle Harold was a life long Methodist Pastor, he once told me that as a pastor, at any given moment be must be prepared to either…Jun 1, 2017Jun 1, 2017
Brad Zirkel mybrokencompass.com @mybrokecompassCrazy DaysI wrote this blog months ago while sitting in the living area of a house in the village of Kirambo, Rwanda.Jun 1, 2017Jun 1, 2017
Brad Zirkel mybrokencompass.com @mybrokecompassNOLS Wilderness EMT UpgradeAfter joining my hometown volunteer fire department and getting trained up as a firefighter and EMT, the next step on my self-guided…May 31, 2017May 31, 2017
Brad Zirkel mybrokencompass.com @mybrokecompassEn Route to RwandaSeveral months ago when I bought tickets for my Rwanda trip, I was focused on the price and dates and not as much on the route. I was…Dec 16, 2016Dec 16, 2016
Brad Zirkel mybrokencompass.com @mybrokecompassWhat Did I Just Hit?This afternoon, as I sat down and made the final travel arrangements for my December trip to Rwanda, I became focused and energized on…Aug 29, 20161Aug 29, 20161
Brad Zirkel mybrokencompass.com @mybrokecompassMy StoryAs I look forward to sharing my experiences and my plans, I thought I should provide you with personal and professional background as…Aug 10, 2016Aug 10, 2016