Pole Pole.

Slowly, slowly - that was the way my weekend hikes were, yet my actually weekend went by quickly, quickly. On Saturday a group of us did a day hike on Kili, which was beautiful - yet still too foggy to see any amazing sights. We managed to finish our hike up in 2 hours rather than the usual 3 - we then payed the price for it. I am happy to wait another year or so before doing the whole climb - I need to get in better shape (also the altitude is what really got to me...). Yesterday I went with another group of people to a beautiful waterfall and learned how to roast coffee beans (which of coarse I didn't drink in the end due to my lack of interest in the taste of coffee). On the way to the hike our van could no longer make it up the muddy hill, so we hiked to our hike. It was really fun going though a town that we would normally just pass through. It was a Sunday, so we heard lots of singing coming from churches and people dressed in their Sunday's best. Not only did we Shikamo many elders, but we also had a group of at least 50 kids following us for sometime up the road - they are all so cute and friendly! The hike was slippery, so I was thankful to have a hiking stick. The waterfall was beautiful (pictures when I get home), and the water was freezing! I was shocked by how cold it was, but of coarse it was nothing to a cold day at Temperance or in the Lake Superior. I don't think that Zanzibar will happen this weekend, maybe a walking safari instead? The weeks go by so quickly and we always have so much to do. I need to get some lessons planned for the week and start working on Jipe Moyo's laptop. We are trying to better organize their work, but in a way that the women will still be able to access and understand it. It was Bob Marley Day on Saturday, so that was fun hearing all of the music on the streets, cars, and peoples homes. Today not many people showed up to class, probably due to the thick and sticky mud that covered the streets. Melissa, Amani, Living, Oliva, and I still trudged through the mud to go do two home visits after class today. We ask how they are doing and what medicines they are on and if they are taking them properly. Everybody is doing alright other than some people seem to be getting malaria (even at the CCS home base!).

There is always a load more to write than I do, but there is always so little time to do so. I'm sorry that the photos won't be up and ready for viewing until I get home...

As always - have an open mind, lend a helping hand, and love with open arms.

I hope to post again soon, but for now I need to go and journal while I am waiting to get my hair braided - yes, braided...