Wherever you go

Of course wherever you go, you bring all those close to your heart with you. I have been thinking about what different people would enjoy here in Tanzania and what I wish they could see. My mom would love the girls and love to teach them, she would also love the landscape and no doubt be painting like a madman, or woman! My dad would like the whole experience, but one thing he would really love are the birds here. He loves to watch the birds at home and he would be amazed at the abundance and colorful variety of the birds in Tanzania. My brother and fam would most likely enjoy a safari and would have loved Kendwa beach in Zanzibar (no water-skiing though, sorry John!). My friends (sorry to lump you all together!) would enjoy the whole crazy experience—it would be so fun to experience this with them all, we definitely would have had fun in Zanzibar!

When I think about what I have enjoyed the most, and there are many things I have enjoyed, the students are at the top of the list. Today I showed them pictures (in the computer lab, projected by an LCD projector connected to my laptop!) from my time here in Tanzania and also some pictures from home. They were so excited and thrilled. They loved seeing pictures of themselves and laughed and laughed. They got excited to see pictures of Tony and missed him very much. They were extremely interested to see some pictures of my students at Central, my family, and friends and of course: John Ya Ya. I enjoyed myself thoroughly. They are truly wonderful girls and I have been extremely privileged to spend these months with them. We have learned so much together and I will miss them terribly when I leave in one week. Above is my favorite candid photo; Nasianda (the one making a funny face on the left) is just as funny in person as she is in this picture!