Yesterday was the first day at the school. No kids were there, only teachers preparing for the start of the new year. The school year is done differently here, it starts in January and ends in November. I think it’s better for me this way as well, as I will get to start the year […]

Yesterday was a full experience. It seems that Sundays are a day for chores and shopping. The day started out slow; after waking up with the chickens it was a while until anyone else was moving. For breakfast we had donut like pastries and juice. After breakfast I spent my morning with the boys playing

I have arrived! Yesterday’s flights were much better. I was tired enough to fall asleep on both flights and from Dar es Salaam to Kilimanjaro I had the full row to lie down in and sleep soundly. Stepping off of the plane straight down onto the tarmac was when it really hit me that I

My first day of travel is over with. I think it’s now been over 32 hours in an airport or on a plane and I’m now left with only 12 hours and two flights more. (Not to mention the 2ish hour drive to where I’ll be staying once in Tanzania). Last night I landed in