Friday, March 12, 2010

Kigoma!

I'm currently in Kigoma, Tanzania. I huffed, I puffed, and I climbed up the most beautiful mountains in search of chimpanzees. In short, we found man's closest relative, and damn, were they cute! This trip, far off the beaten path, into a Tanzania I have not yet explored, has exceeded every expectation. Kigoma is so remote that our plans were not solidified until the day before take off. In a series of fortunate coincidences I am about to board a WWI ferry and head south for 2 days to the last port in TZ.

I've been keeping notes and a full report is on its way. This trip, long awaited and well deserved, is just what the doctor ordered. I'm eager to get home, check on my chickens, rile up the batik group, and play some netball with my 7th graders.

I've neglected my blog and apologize. In the blur of the new year I simply have found my life unremarkable. Day in and day out are very much the same. Stay in touch and I promise a new and fabulous entry in the next 2 weeks.

xoxo
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3 comments:

  1. Love to start my day with a blog. So happy you had fun on your adventure. Can't wait to see pictures and hear more about the crazy life. Miss you. Have a safe cruise.

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  2. Hey

    really wanna see some pics of your exploration! Happy to hear you are feeling a bit more upbeat! But no matter where you are after doing the same thing for a while it gets redundant. There are of course exceptions.
    Think back to your first days in Tanzania, you knew no Swahili, had no clue what is going to happen only ate boiled chicken and rice :), and look at you now!
    What goes up must come down and vice verca!

    Enjoy your last few months, before the next part of the Kate Glantz adventure!

    XOXO
    Max

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  3. Hi Kate,
    Are you willing to help me, a graduate student in University of Minnesota, understand the electrical needs of the people in Tanzania?
    Thanks.

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