Day Three

A tour of Dar Es Salaam & Craft Markets

Today we traveled around to a few markets and saw many local artists
and craftsmen. I made friends with this man and his buddies as he let
us enjoy his art.

Needless to say, we also bought a lot of trinkets!

The view of the Indian Ocean is amazing... A brillant blue-green
backdrop against rocky terrain. Our tour bus stopped along a quiet
beach for photo opportunities this morning - I will share them when I
get back.

Ciao for now!

Askari Monument

This treasured monument was given to Tanzanian soldiers by the
British, during World War I.

Day Two

What a busy day of traveling... Though it was really closer to two
days of travel, I managed to stay awake to see our entry into Dar Es
Salaam, Tanzania.

After the bussle of gathering all 40-some-odd bags, finding room
assignments, and finally getting to take that shower, the fifteen
students and professor all sat down to share stories about the day, as
well as dinner.

So it's time to finally rest my eyes, tomorrow is a brand new day...

Flying into Tanzania!!!

Check out the beautiful blue-green waves of the island of Zanzibar
from my window seat...

Day One

It is a long journey to Tanzania, but not to worry... we are flying in
style on Emirates Airlines. With a huge list of "anytime" movies,
including Ratatouille, Juno, Transformers, Rush Hour 3, No Country
for Old Men and many more big titles, plenty of fresh blankets & plush
purple pillows, games to play - like online poker, and an abundance of
food and drink.

I even had spaetzle with my creamy curried chicken for lunch... See?
Real cutlery, moist hot towels, and a yummy chocolate mouse to top it
off.

Got my tickets!!!

PACE Press Release on Our Trip to Tanzania

Well, the anticipation is building and I think that I can
finally say that I am ready for Tanzania!

My passport has been updated with the Visa for entry into the country,
I've received the necessary vaccines: Typhoid, Yellow Fever, Hepatitis
A, Tetnus, the Flu Shot AND I've gotten an Rx to protect me from
Malaria,

I also spoke with a representative from my mobile service provider to
allow transactions from Tanzania - you can see my chicken scratch
notes, for instance it costs $4.99/min to make a call and $0.50 to Text.

Regardless, these efforts are well worth it... Where else can you go
to see 3 species of big cats, an emerging musical culture, and
inspiring scenery?

Next post... Tanzania