A few weeks ago while browsing blogs, I came across a post by Christine in Spain and I thought about what I’d post but then got distracted by tapas, spending time with friends and the unexpected. And then late last week, I saw another blog with the same post and was reminded yet again about making a post. I’ve spent … Continue reading »
Herés what I wanted to post when I left Tanzania but never had the chance to finish: now may 3, 2008- 3 months later Tanzania never felt right yet I’ve had a difficult time in translating my emotions into word form. I thought my first reaction was influenced on my arrival into a hell hole … Continue reading »
march 14, 2008 Things I craved to have while in tanzania and making my way to south africa: FOOD: Caesar salad — ate in malawi Salads chips and salsa ranch dressing cheese- brie, pepper jack, cheddar…. Chipotle- chicken fajita burrito pantry and fridge filled with food target- one stop all purpose shop washer and dryer … Continue reading »
I was so happy to see Heather at the Mbeya bus stop. We quickly inquired about bus tickets, or should I say we were approached by several men about bus tickets. They always want to help but I never trust any of them, especially at a bus station. We were told a coach passes … Continue reading »
I awoke before the sun rose (4:45am) and hoped in a taxi to Ubungu bus station to catch my bus to Mbeya. I had a seat very close to the front and could watch the driver’s every move. We left the station on time- 6am, impresive- as the morning sun illuminated the sky. People … Continue reading »
Hello Hello, Plans have completely changed since my last writing… surprise surprise, but I’m certainly excited for it. I was meant to go to Uganda via Kenya and meet a friend in kenya, until I realized the chaos had erupted again! I had a stressful day of not knowing what to do- risk overlanding to … Continue reading »
I finally went on a safari to Serengeti and Ngorogoro crater with a short walking safari in Arusha National Park. I met two other travelers, a Dutch guy and English guy, who had met only 3 weeks before through the manager of Kindoroko tours. They had inquired about safari and the mangager was quite sure they’d go with them … Continue reading »
My trip to Dodoma- the capital- was a relatively decent 11 hr bus ride. I was happy to have two travel buddies and a third woman who wanted to join us(she went to lushoto for 2 days) managed to get on the same bus as us- mid way through! We thought it was meant to be … Continue reading »
Hello Hello, We’ll the time has come for me to pack my bags, dust off my shoes and hit the road again! I met two girls on Lonely planet who happen to be in Moshi and surprise surprise, not only from California but from Santa Cruz. A wonderful beach town, an hour from my house! … Continue reading »
Photos are up- hurray! Surprise surprise, I’m still in Moshi and contemplating my next move. I was stir crazy after Christmas and was waiting out the chaos in Kenya as I considered exloring the Rift Valley with another traveler, Meghan. It didn’t pan out but meanwhile, I met an awesome solo traveler, Hila, from Canada. She … Continue reading »
