Yesterday was the start of a new school week. I had a hard time getting up; I felt super tired and wanted to go back to bed. I think it was the first time I’ve done this, but I set another alarm and slept 20 more minutes. Unfortunately I woke up groggier than before. Once […]

I went back to church yesterday. It wasn’t as exciting or impressive as I remembered; I think the novelty has worn off. It felt like a waste of time, especially because I couldn’t understand anything being said. The rest of the day was very mellow, everybody was doing chores and intermittently resting. John, Lucas’ oldest

Aye aye aye. Yesterday was a long day. I knew I was going to school to mark papers and input them into the grade book, but I didn’t know how long it would take. I woke up early, willing to go walking, because I thought it would be a relaxing day. Got back, did laundry

Another walk this morning. And on a Saturday! I thought I might sleep in, but no, I got to breathe some fresh air and see the sunrise! Yesterday was similar to Thursday: more exams, and I stayed after school for a while extra. It was a long day. I went with the morning bus route;

Two weeks away from home already?!?! The shine hasn’t worn off yet. I wake up a bit confused about my environment everyday, still, but I once I realize where I am I become so happy and grateful. Yesterday was full and fun. The kids have “opening exams”, or baseline tests that serve as a yardstick

This morning I went on another walk with Lucas. Back home mom always wanted me to join her on her morning walk around 5:00 am and I always said there was no way I could do it. Now, I’m really enjoying starting my day off early with some fresh air and exercise. My legs are

I went walking yesterday morning with Lucas. We walked through the neighborhood where he lives—the roads are undeveloped and many of the houses are rickety shacks—up to a nearby hill where a new Tanzania Human Rights Court is being built. The views were beautiful as the sun was rising; the top overlooked many different neighborhoods

Time is beginning to fly. Yesterday at school felt like 1 hour rather than 8. I sat in on more classes, the head teacher is emphasizing I must see every class before I start teaching and what not. So by the end of this week I should be done with sitting in on each class

I thought I was going to sleep in yesterday, but I was woken up for a spontaneous trip to church around 6:30. I couldn’t understand a single word, but it was a fun experience. I don’t know if all church’s are like this, but there were two mandatory donations and near the end of service

Yesterday the whole family went to Tarangire National Park where Lucas is currently setting up a camp. It was very interesting to learn about how it works (leasing land and hosting safaris in a national park, that is). The site he is building is meant to be ready in 3 months, he already has customers