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“Mimi, Maria”

“Mimi, Maria” We hiked down to the river, crossed a rickety bridge and slipped down the red mud bank to dabble our feet in the cool water .It was an ideal time as we watched purple petals tossed by the wind dance in the water.   We continued up the...

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Sara’s Arrival and The Laughing Safari

  Arriving in Africa (for the first time!!!)   First moments alone in Africa (for the first time!).   My flight from France arrived six hours before Steph and the Canadian crew were to arrive, so I was on my own. Ack!   Flying in low over Kilimanjaro airport, green-brown scrub...

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TIA…..This is Africa! 2013

Hujambo         Our regrets for the delay in sending updates.! Of course many people might relish a brief loss of service to have a  rest, reacquaint with family, but for us it’s  been both a  frustration and a pursuit, installing various sim cards; voda, celtel, airtel, tigo…...

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Congratulations Franki, Ongera sana!

Update May 2012  Today Franki Kilasi  will be  enjoying his graduation ceremonies in Arusha Tanzania having completed  course work to become a primary school teacher at  Bishop Durning School!  Congratulation from Canada!   We are thinking of you and reflecting on your long and sometimes challenging journey and are thankful you...

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Kilimanjaro Calls David Up !

Kilimanjaro Climb Well this mountain has been calling to me since we firstarrived in Tanzaniain early January.  From those first viewsfrom the Moshi YMCA and it’s omnipresence at Kilema Hospital,I have been looking and observing its various moods and routes.   The day arrived on Friday, January 20 when we were...

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Binti Blog #2: Tanzania vs. Canada

  Having been in Tanzania for three weeks, we’ve come to realized many differences between here and Canada.  There are a couple of similarities, but the differences are much more numerous.  We love it both here and in Canada but there are things that could be better about each country. ...

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The Bintis

After Eva’s last trip to Africain 2009 I wondered what impressions, memories and comfort level she’dexperience this trip.  As it turns outour daughters or bintis have been intrepid and swiftly well adjusted to cultural norms hereregarding dress and behaviour.  Both aremore likely to be found in African print skirts and...

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Augustine Shayo learns about computers

I was introduced to Augustine by Stephanie on the 2nd day of our stay at Kilema hospital.   Augustine is an important cog in the OVC machinery for Stephanie and the team.   He is a HBC (Home Based Care) volunteer who lives just below Kilema hospital in Mullo village which is...

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Caroline and Eva:Bloggy blogs

These past few weeks have been an amazing experience. So far everything has gone smoothly and we’ve learned so much already. Tanzania has so many great components; one of our favourite things is the friendly atmosphere. The people here are always smiling and kind wherever we go locals come, shake...

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