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Tanzania Tanzania Tanzania
Done for the day - exhausted, but we had a blast.
1159 days ago
Done for the day - exhausted, but we had a blast.
Date: Mar 17, 2007 8:01 PMNumber of Comments on Photo:0View Photo
Tanzania Tanzania Tanzania
Buying grains at the weekly market.
1159 days ago
Buying grains at the weekly market.
Date: Mar 17, 2007 6:40 AMNumber of Comments on Photo:0View Photo
Tanzania Tanzania Tanzania
Our training group swearing in, December 2004.
1159 days ago
Our training group swearing in, December 2004.
Date: Mar 17, 2007 6:19 AMNumber of Comments on Photo:0View Photo
Tanzania Tanzania Tanzania
My favorite snack - a fried tilapia! Just re-heat and start munching...
1159 days ago
My favorite snack - a fried tilapia! Just re-heat and start munching...
Date: Mar 17, 2007 6:42 AMNumber of Comments on Photo:0View Photo
Tanzania Tanzania Tanzania
Godi reminds me of some of my crazy high school buddies, always dressing up in eccentric clothes and saying goofy stuff.
1159 days ago
Godi reminds me of some of my crazy high school buddies, always dressing up in eccentric clothes and saying goofy stuff.
Date: Mar 17, 2007 6:47 AMNumber of Comments on Photo:0View Photo
Tanzania Tanzania Tanzania
This is an enormous papaya I picked from a tree that I planted! Less than 1 year from seed to ripe fruit! And it was delicious - red and sweet on the inside.
1159 days ago
This is an enormous papaya I picked from a tree that I planted! Less than 1 year from seed to ripe fruit! And it was delicious - red and sweet on the inside.
Date: Mar 17, 2007 6:40 AMNumber of Comments on Photo:0View Photo
Tanzania Tanzania Tanzania
Some of the houses of Mwanza, scattered in the rocky hills of the city.
1159 days ago
Some of the houses of Mwanza, scattered in the rocky hills of the city.
Date: Mar 17, 2007 6:39 AMNumber of Comments on Photo:0View Photo
Tanzania Tanzania Tanzania
I worked with AMREF on a project called MEMA kwa Vijana. I helped facilitate many seminars, and to plan them as well. Here I am at our office, located at the Misungwi district headquarters.
1159 days ago
I worked with AMREF on a project called MEMA kwa Vijana. I helped facilitate many seminars, and to plan them as well. Here I am at our office, located at the Misungwi district headquarters.
Date: Mar 17, 2007 6:21 AMNumber of Comments on Photo:0View Photo
Tanzania Tanzania Tanzania
Willy and others on a motorcycle.
1159 days ago
Willy and others on a motorcycle.
Date: Mar 17, 2007 6:46 AMNumber of Comments on Photo:0View Photo
Tanzania Tanzania Tanzania
The Misungwi town newspaper stand.
1159 days ago
The Misungwi town newspaper stand.
Date: Mar 17, 2007 6:43 AMNumber of Comments on Photo:0View Photo
Tanzania Tanzania Tanzania
Some of my coworkers at the Misungwi District government. I worked very closely with all of them, some on HIV/AIDs projects and the others on seminars for primary school teachers on how to teach reproductive health issues in schools.
1159 days ago
Some of my coworkers at the Misungwi District government. I worked very closely with all of them, some on HIV/AIDs projects and the others on seminars for primary school teachers on how to teach reproductive health issues in schools.
Date: Mar 17, 2007 6:45 AMNumber of Comments on Photo:0View Photo
Tanzania Tanzania Tanzania
The internet 'cafe', a few booths with 1 working computer only, where I did most of my blogging.
1159 days ago
The internet 'cafe', a few booths with 1 working computer only, where I did most of my blogging.
Date: Mar 17, 2007 7:45 PMNumber of Comments on Photo:0View Photo
Tanzania Tanzania Tanzania
Some of the seminar participants pose for a picture.
1159 days ago
Some of the seminar participants pose for a picture.
Date: Mar 17, 2007 7:41 PMNumber of Comments on Photo:0View Photo
Tanzania Tanzania Tanzania
The PLWHA groups of Usagara town, after the nutrition seminar.
1159 days ago
The PLWHA groups of Usagara town, after the nutrition seminar.
Date: Mar 25, 2007 8:05 PMNumber of Comments on Photo:0View Photo
Tanzania Tanzania Tanzania
Preparing for rapids number 2 - can you see me in the front?
1159 days ago
Preparing for rapids number 2 - can you see me in the front?
Date: Mar 17, 2007 6:25 AMNumber of Comments on Photo:0View Photo
Tanzania Tanzania Tanzania
I went to visit my host parents in December of 2006 before I left. They were very happy to see me, as I was to see them. They are still very short.
1159 days ago
I went to visit my host parents in December of 2006 before I left. They were very happy to see me, as I was to see them. They are still very short.
Date: Mar 17, 2007 7:00 AMNumber of Comments on Photo:0View Photo
Tanzania Tanzania Tanzania
Villagers arrive at the weekly market.
1159 days ago
Villagers arrive at the weekly market.
Date: Mar 17, 2007 7:49 PMNumber of Comments on Photo:0View Photo
Tanzania Tanzania Tanzania
The Sukuma are famous for having dancing competitions, several of which I attended in Misungwi town. Two troupes compete, with medicine-men brewing up 'potions' to help them lure spectators. The bigger crowd gives one troupe the win. Very entertaining, es
1159 days ago
The Sukuma are famous for having dancing competitions, several of which I attended in Misungwi town. Two troupes compete, with medicine-men brewing up 'potions' to help them lure spectators. The bigger crowd gives one troupe the win. Very entertaining, es
Date: Mar 17, 2007 6:23 AMNumber of Comments on Photo:0View Photo
Tanzania Tanzania Tanzania
One of the neighbor girls grinds cassava the old-school way.
1159 days ago
One of the neighbor girls grinds cassava the old-school way.
Date: Mar 17, 2007 6:59 AMNumber of Comments on Photo:0View Photo
Tanzania Tanzania Tanzania
I tried to help out some of the many bicycle repair guys in town. Biking is by FAR the main means of transportation - often the ONLY way to get to the villages in the bush, and the cheapest way for those with time to get even into Mwanza [25 miles away -
1159 days ago
I tried to help out some of the many bicycle repair guys in town. Biking is by FAR the main means of transportation - often the ONLY way to get to the villages in the bush, and the cheapest way for those with time to get even into Mwanza [25 miles away -
Date: Mar 17, 2007 6:58 AMNumber of Comments on Photo:0View Photo
Tanzania Tanzania Tanzania
Dad, Mom and I went on a 'spice tour' to see how things are grown. We were too polite to turn down these lovely local accessories made of coconut tree leaves.
1159 days ago
Dad, Mom and I went on a 'spice tour' to see how things are grown. We were too polite to turn down these lovely local accessories made of coconut tree leaves.
Date: Mar 17, 2007 6:24 AMNumber of Comments on Photo:0View Photo
Tanzania Tanzania Tanzania
Helping to row the small ferry.
1159 days ago
Helping to row the small ferry.
Date: Mar 17, 2007 6:44 AMNumber of Comments on Photo:0View Photo
Tanzania Tanzania Tanzania
A bus stops in Misungwi, and is bombarded by people selling food.
1159 days ago
A bus stops in Misungwi, and is bombarded by people selling food.
Date: Mar 17, 2007 7:45 PMNumber of Comments on Photo:0View Photo
Tanzania Tanzania Tanzania
Hamisi and his uncle, my friend, Ali.
1159 days ago
Hamisi and his uncle, my friend, Ali.
Date: Mar 17, 2007 6:22 AMNumber of Comments on Photo:0View Photo
Tanzania Tanzania Tanzania
A couple of barbershop shacks.
1159 days ago
A couple of barbershop shacks.
Date: Mar 17, 2007 7:50 PMNumber of Comments on Photo:0View Photo
Tanzania Tanzania Tanzania
New chemistry laboratory at the Misungwi Secondary School.
1159 days ago
New chemistry laboratory at the Misungwi Secondary School.
Date: Mar 17, 2007 6:22 AMNumber of Comments on Photo:0View Photo
Tanzania Tanzania Tanzania
Ray, his brother Justin, and I pose on some rocks in the village where they live. Posing like this is very popular.
1159 days ago
Ray, his brother Justin, and I pose on some rocks in the village where they live. Posing like this is very popular.
Date: Mar 17, 2007 6:44 AMNumber of Comments on Photo:0View Photo
Tanzania Tanzania Tanzania
Beauty salon in Misungwi - all the women like to have their hair weaved or straightened, and these places smell NASTY even if you walk by them. Chemical-y, gross.
1159 days ago
Beauty salon in Misungwi - all the women like to have their hair weaved or straightened, and these places smell NASTY even if you walk by them. Chemical-y, gross.
Date: Mar 17, 2007 7:34 PMNumber of Comments on Photo:0View Photo
Tanzania Tanzania Tanzania
My friend Abdallah [remember him from the wedding?] organized a 2-day youth camp for young people from nearby villages to learn about HIV/AIDS among other things. I helped facilitate Here are the youth camp members.
1159 days ago
My friend Abdallah [remember him from the wedding?] organized a 2-day youth camp for young people from nearby villages to learn about HIV/AIDS among other things. I helped facilitate Here are the youth camp members.
Date: Mar 17, 2007 8:02 PMNumber of Comments on Photo:0View Photo
Tanzania Tanzania Tanzania
My friend Vicky, daughter of a coworker of mine and a smart cookie [recent graduate of high school].
1159 days ago
My friend Vicky, daughter of a coworker of mine and a smart cookie [recent graduate of high school].
Date: Mar 17, 2007 6:48 AMNumber of Comments on Photo:0View Photo
Tanzania Tanzania Tanzania
A picture of me with some of the youth camp members.
1159 days ago
A picture of me with some of the youth camp members.
Date: Mar 17, 2007 6:26 AMNumber of Comments on Photo:0View Photo
Tanzania Tanzania Tanzania
Another bus stops along the way, passing Misungwi but stopping to pick up snacks.
1159 days ago
Another bus stops along the way, passing Misungwi but stopping to pick up snacks.
Date: Mar 17, 2007 7:46 PMNumber of Comments on Photo:0View Photo
Tanzania Tanzania Tanzania
Godzilla!
1159 days ago
Godzilla!
Date: Mar 17, 2007 6:41 AMNumber of Comments on Photo:0View Photo
Tanzania Tanzania Tanzania
Entrance to the main bus stand in Mwanza city.
1159 days ago
Entrance to the main bus stand in Mwanza city.
Date: Mar 17, 2007 6:20 AMNumber of Comments on Photo:0View Photo
Tanzania Tanzania Tanzania
Leo and Godi are crazy dancers. Here they do the 'mapanga' style from 'TMK Wanaume'.
1159 days ago
Leo and Godi are crazy dancers. Here they do the 'mapanga' style from 'TMK Wanaume'.
Date: Mar 17, 2007 6:21 AMNumber of Comments on Photo:0View Photo
Tanzania Tanzania Tanzania
A typical stand in the Misungwi main market. Onions, potatoes, rice, spices....
1159 days ago
A typical stand in the Misungwi main market. Onions, potatoes, rice, spices....
Date: Mar 17, 2007 6:43 AMNumber of Comments on Photo:0View Photo
Tanzania Tanzania Tanzania
My garden - papayas, bananas, potatoes, spinach... [take a look at my 'under construction' house picture a few back to understand how much work was needed to landscape this place!]
1159 days ago
My garden - papayas, bananas, potatoes, spinach... [take a look at my 'under construction' house picture a few back to understand how much work was needed to landscape this place!]
Date: Mar 17, 2007 6:47 AMNumber of Comments on Photo:0View Photo
Tanzania Tanzania Tanzania
My favorite market buddies - we played a lot of cards and just hung out during my first few months in Misungwi.
1159 days ago
My favorite market buddies - we played a lot of cards and just hung out during my first few months in Misungwi.
Date: Mar 17, 2007 6:47 AMNumber of Comments on Photo:0View Photo
Tanzania Tanzania Tanzania
BATEZ youth camp members participate in a lesson, identifying what activities could pose a risk for HIV infection.
1159 days ago
BATEZ youth camp members participate in a lesson, identifying what activities could pose a risk for HIV infection.
Date: Mar 17, 2007 8:04 PMNumber of Comments on Photo:0View Photo
Tanzania Tanzania Tanzania
PICTURES OF MY HOUSE, in Misungwi town: My hallway - check out the blackboard for ongoing language study. I'm a nerd.
1159 days ago
PICTURES OF MY HOUSE, in Misungwi town: My hallway - check out the blackboard for ongoing language study. I'm a nerd.
Date: Mar 17, 2007 6:21 AMNumber of Comments on Photo:0View Photo
Tanzania Tanzania Tanzania
Wonder welders workshop in Dar es Salaam.
1159 days ago
Wonder welders workshop in Dar es Salaam.
Date: Mar 17, 2007 7:58 PMNumber of Comments on Photo:0View Photo
Tanzania Tanzania Tanzania
What can I say, my cat was a creature of the night. Sometimes that meant catching the pinkhead-bluebutt lizards and eating them, others times [2 other times! in only 6 months!] it meant litters of kittens...
1159 days ago
What can I say, my cat was a creature of the night. Sometimes that meant catching the pinkhead-bluebutt lizards and eating them, others times [2 other times! in only 6 months!] it meant litters of kittens...
Date: Mar 25, 2007 8:09 PMNumber of Comments on Photo:0View Photo
Tanzania Tanzania Tanzania
This woman is a local elected official in Misasi, a town near me. She is also a member of the PLWHA group, and the owner of a big goat stand at their large weekly market [the main weekly market in the area, bigger even than Misungwi despite the town itsel
1159 days ago
This woman is a local elected official in Misasi, a town near me. She is also a member of the PLWHA group, and the owner of a big goat stand at their large weekly market [the main weekly market in the area, bigger even than Misungwi despite the town itsel
Date: Mar 17, 2007 6:46 AMNumber of Comments on Photo:0View Photo
Tanzania Tanzania Tanzania
Jonathan and I at his apartment - he looks young, but is several years older than me.
1159 days ago
Jonathan and I at his apartment - he looks young, but is several years older than me.
Date: Mar 17, 2007 6:42 AMNumber of Comments on Photo:0View Photo
Tanzania Tanzania Tanzania
The kids at the orphanage I worked with.
1159 days ago
The kids at the orphanage I worked with.
Date: Mar 17, 2007 6:42 AMNumber of Comments on Photo:0View Photo
Tanzania Tanzania Tanzania
Megan and I at the Hotel des Milles Collines [spelling?]. This is 'Hotel Rwanda.' We wanted to enjoy the beautiful view and nice evening, but we were physically and emotionally exhausted!
1159 days ago
Megan and I at the Hotel des Milles Collines [spelling?]. This is 'Hotel Rwanda.' We wanted to enjoy the beautiful view and nice evening, but we were physically and emotionally exhausted!
Date: Mar 17, 2007 6:26 AMNumber of Comments on Photo:0View Photo
Tanzania Tanzania Tanzania
Saying goodbye to the Misungwi PLWHA group before I left.
1159 days ago
Saying goodbye to the Misungwi PLWHA group before I left.
Date: Mar 17, 2007 6:48 AMNumber of Comments on Photo:0View Photo
Tanzania Tanzania Tanzania
Me, Misungwi in the background.
1159 days ago
Me, Misungwi in the background.
Date: Mar 17, 2007 6:41 AMNumber of Comments on Photo:0View Photo
Tanzania Tanzania Tanzania
Between the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro crater, we stopped by a 'traditional' Maasai village to see a bit of their culture. It was pretty touristy, but interesting none-the-less. Here the village greeted our arrival.
1159 days ago
Between the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro crater, we stopped by a 'traditional' Maasai village to see a bit of their culture. It was pretty touristy, but interesting none-the-less. Here the village greeted our arrival.
Date: Mar 17, 2007 6:24 AMNumber of Comments on Photo:0View Photo
Tanzania Tanzania Tanzania
The Misungwi PLWHA group members who participated in my nutrition seminar - some were so excited by the food they wanted to pose with it in the picture!
1159 days ago
The Misungwi PLWHA group members who participated in my nutrition seminar - some were so excited by the food they wanted to pose with it in the picture!
Date: Mar 17, 2007 6:40 AMNumber of Comments on Photo:0View Photo
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