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December 24, 2005

Christmas Eve

Well this is the first time I'm spending Christmas in another country. No regrets though, I'm with a lot of good people and am having a great time. Wow I thought that the people down in Central America that I saw were poor but it's nothing like this. They told me the average income in Tanzania is somewhere around $5 a month. It's hard for me to even comprehend how some of these people survive. All the people are very friendly and kind. I've been trying to learn a little Swahili it's funning they spend about the first 5 minutes of each conversation just greeting each other. As with every other country I've visited outside the US everything goes by at a much slower pace. You can go to a restaurant and be able to just hangout and drink a cup of tea or whatever and read a book for an hour without feeling like your being pushed out the door or asked if you want something else every 5 minutes. I admit most places are dirtier and smellier than back home but he people are much friendlier and more likely to help you out if you need anything. Well that’s all for today there's going to be quite a few of us meeting up a this hotel in town on Christmas since it like 4 story’s tall and has a great rooftop bar/restaurant. I hope everyone has great Christmas I know I will.

Posted by Dillon on December 24, 2005 03:33 AM
Category: Africa 2005
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Thanks for the update. Watch out for those tsetse flys.

Brian

Posted by: Brian & Cath on December 25, 2005 01:53 PM

I love your adventureous spirit which must be the Romanian gypsy genes. This website is also great. Good Luck and have a great 2006.

PS. Don't rent a car that locks you out while taking a piss.

Posted by: Schnavee on December 26, 2005 06:16 AM

Listen to brian and cath, beware of the tsetse fly. Don't bring anymore parasites home with you. Send me a picture of an elephant if you can.
Love,
Mel

Posted by: Melody on December 30, 2005 12:47 AM

We are anxiously waiting to hear about your climb. Let us know when you get off the mountain. Happy New Year. Love, Cath and Brian

Posted by: cath on December 31, 2005 11:47 AM
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