Random Africa

Jambo (that's Swahili for hello) everyone,

Sorry for the delay as I had to be away from the internet for almost a week.  I had an amazing safari in the Serengeti and plan on posting tons of pictures but since internet is spotty here in Tanzania, that is going to have to wait a while.  Also, yesterday I visited and worked at an orphanage here in Moshi.  Unfortunately I can't tell that story without pictures either.  But be looking forward to a photo tour in the future. 

Now, on to my three random thoughts on Africa...

1)  They do a really good job of predicting their children's future career.  My safari guide's name was Simba and my Kili climb guide's name is Everest.  So either they were both predestined for their current profession or somebody is lying; I'll let you be the judge.

2)  Transportation is an adventure in itself.  We had a flat tire in the middle of the Serengeti, an overheated engine in Arusha, and I sat beside a man and his chicken for two hours in between.  Needless to say I am getting the adventure I was hoping for.

3)  Like all foreign countries, there is a fair share of funny signs here.  First there is the HIV awareness sign that says "just because you can't see it doesn't mean it isn't there"; the picture is of a girl looking down the pants of a guy.  And then there is the sign near my hostile for some of the best chinese food in Moshi at Golden Shower restaurant.



Going forward, I leave later today to hike Mt. Kilimanjaro and am thoroughly excited about it.  It is the tallest point in Africa at over 19,000 ft.  However, I will not be able to post for another week so you are going to have to get by without me for the time being (terrible I know). 

When I get back I hope to be able to post pictures from my trip to date so stay tuned! 

Until next time...