Slept under a mosquito net.
Traveled for almost 36 hours.
Had a very amateur conversation in Kiswahili
Drank a lot of Chai.
Consumed a plate full of just starch—potatoes, rice and pasta for dinner.
Eaten a fried banana.
Squealed at the biggest cockroach I have ever seen.
Had the longest minute of my life as I shared a stall with this cockroach.
Encountered the roach later, except he was dead this time and being devoured by the BIGGEST ANTS I HAVE EVER SEEN.
Saw a woman kick at a cat.
Been invited to someones house after only talking to them for 1 minute.
Consumed Tanzanian beer, it is delicious.
Anna! This sounds awesome...especially the part about cockroach (ohmygosh!!).
ReplyDeleteAnd fried banana? Sounds delicious!
Glad your there safe, and it sounds like you were filled with adventure even pre-US departure! And congrats on your first convo. in Kiswahili....it will only get easier, so keep up the good work!!
xoxo
Jambo!
ReplyDeleteSounds like (aside from the cockroach and ants-!!) you're having a great time! I'm loving all of the little details!
What do you call a zipper on a banana??
A fruit fly!
Sounds like everything is going nzuri sana! I forgot to tell you about the stalls. When you are in rural areas, especially, remember to not look left in stalls and always shake right hands only. Drink a Kilimanjaro for me! )though I'm more partial to Tusker actually, but that's Kenyan and more expensive in Tz). Try Amarula as well - a delicious liquor made from a fruit that elephants enjoy as much as people do! :-)
ReplyDeleteHow does peeing standing up work? I'm kinda boggeled by the idea. Thank goodness for mosquito netting, eh? I could use that in my backyard about now! I left my windows down in my car and I almost got into a couple accidents on West Street just trying to drive the buggers out! Looking forward to starting my house sitting gig on Saturday... me, Joe, Andy, and Emma (if she feels like appearing) will be getting it on!
ReplyDeletehi anna! how wonderful to read your blogs!!! i'm excited to see your pictures and hear your stories.
ReplyDeletesending lotsa love!!!
connie from california