Tuesday 19 July 2016

Blog 18/07/2016

Blog 18/07/2016

After a lovely breakfast, we all piled onto a 'Dala Dala' (small bus) to the village museum, an unexpected venue as a miscommunication with the bus driver meant we didn't get to the national museum as originally planned. Though it was not what we had first anticipated, the museum was still incredibly interesting; showing examples of traditional tribal houses.

The group left the museum around 11 am and travelled to the British High Commission, which was nicely air conned, making us feel like we were back at home! Once there Ashleigh did an amazing presentation on our charity to us and some important people that worked there. After we got a group photo with the British High Commissioner. She was very friendly, but is leaving the job next week.
 

Following this, walked to a busy spot for lunch. I had a chip omelette (which was surprisingly nice and filling), but other options were fish or chicken and chips.

 

 

Once we had eaten, we caught a busy bus to the markets which were equally as busy. We were greeted with the sights and smells of a plethora of Tanzanian foods. Fragrant ginger, vibrant beans and peas and pungent fish. We were shocked by the sheer amount of items on offer. It was exciting to see the place where regular Tanzanian families would come for their everyday shopping needs.

The Dala Dala back to the Salvation Army was hot and slow, but not long after we tucked into a hot plate of vegetable curry and rice. We were all excited when the tomato pasta and watermelon was brought out, which was delicious.

Later we sang a combination of Tanzanian and English songs with a short arrival from Carly dressed only in a towel after an encounter with a lizard! We were taught the Tanzanian national anthem as well as many others.

In the evening we attempted to pack our bags. This was a big struggle and we all wished our Mums were there to help us, I have no idea how it all fit in so neatly at home!


Lucy Brock

13 comments:

  1. Great to hear what you are up to xx

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  2. Glad to hear that you are all having a great time! It's been very hot hear and there had been thunder and lightning all night!! Miss you so much xx. Lois Carhart

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  3. Great to read your blog. Looking forward to you making us all chip omelettes when you get home! I don't know why you're missing me when it comes to packing - you know I always forget to take something on holiday!!

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  4. Really pleased the presentation went well Ash. Lovely to hear about what you're doing xxx

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  5. Good to hear your all having a good time, missing you xxx

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  6. Good to hear your all having a good time, missing you xxx

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  7. Loving all the pictures and reading what you're up to! Hope you're having an amazing time xx

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  8. Love reading the blogs and keeping up with your adventures. Glad us mums come in handy occasionally!! Xx

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  9. Love reading the blogs and keeping up with your adventures. Glad us mums come in handy occasionally!! Xx

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  10. Glad you are all enjoying it and we are enjoying the blog!
    George and Sandra Kelly

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  11. So pleased to hear your news. What wonderful experiences you're all having. It's great seeing the photos. We had such a hot day on Tuesday, the temperature in the car was 30 degrees - thunder, lightening and rain followed. Looking forward to the next blog xx

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  12. Well done on your presentation Ashleigh! Looks like you're all having an amazing time, we were worrying about lack of food before but reading your blog we now know we have nothing to worry about, chip omelette who'd have thought! Rolo's fine xx

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  13. Great to hear your stories keep up the good works

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