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March 05, 2005A Good Start!
Ah, Africa. It's been a very pleasant change of pace. When taking the night train from Goa to Mumbai, we met some great travellers from Seattle! Kelsey and Christian were very fun company for our last night in India. After saying farewell to India, we were happy to reach Nairobi, Kenya. We spent one night in Nairobi in a peaceful residential neighborhood shared by a few embassies. We then travelled by mini bus to Moshi, Tanzania. Moshi is at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro. It would have great views of the mountain, if it wasn't hidden by the clouds. Matt was lucky enough to see zebras already, on the 5 hour drive from Nairobi, but Robin was asleep! The people are super friendly here, without being overly pushy or blatently staring at us, as was often the case in India. We no longer feel "on-show" here, and its been a refreshing change. We ate at a local restaurant today (more meaty than India!) and no one stopped eating to look at us. It has been hot here, they are waiting for the rains, so it is very humid and warm. We have been lucky enough to stay with friends of Donovan, of BNA fame. Pastor Kennedy Kisanga and his wife Anna have been most hospitable to us and we have seen Kennedy's projects in a nearby village, coffee plants, banana trees. We have met some wonderful people associated with his church and at their farm. We are arranging a safari to head out to the National Parks for five days. We expect it will be rustic, camping style, but will be very cool to see real big game, like they call it here! We are also hoping to work with the Kilimanjaro Porters Association on a little volunteer work before we head back to Nairobi on the 21st of March. Comments
Wow! That sounds like so much fun. Can you no longer take photos? Posted by: kate on March 8, 2005 07:55 AMyou guys sound better in this message...i bet it is wild being there, but so great you don't feel like the oddball...i'm really jealous! Posted by: amy on March 8, 2005 03:34 PMyou guys sound better in this message...i bet it is wild being there, but so great you don't feel like the oddball...i'm really jealous! Posted by: amy on March 8, 2005 03:34 PMHi guys! I'll be sure not to put India on my traveling list. Sounds like Africa is much more peaceful and friendly. HAPPY BIRTHDAY MATT! Enjoy keeping up on your travels. Take good care DI Posted by: Diane and Jim on March 9, 2005 08:13 AMHey Guys! Glad you made it to Africa safely and to hear that you are enjoying a change of pace! It was awesome to meet up with you in Mumbai and share some bits of home! We look forward to seeing you in the good old PNW someday - and then we can share some bits from al our travels! Enjoy yourselves and take care. We leave India ourselves on the 22nd, and it comes with mixed feelings. Posted by: Kelsey and Christian on March 11, 2005 12:07 AMHappy Birthday to You - Matthew! How is your 38th Birthday?? Are you going to eat bugs instead of birthday cake? Mom and Dad are on their way to the next grandchild stop in Atlanta after spending time with our "kids". Mom remembers you at less than 5 pounds and so helpless. You've come a long way baby now that you're traveling the world! Happy Birthday Matt! have a fun one! Love, kate, brian, sophie, and Maria Posted by: Kate on March 15, 2005 12:20 PMHappy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday dear Matthew, Happy Birthday to you!!! Aren't you glad you could read that and not have to listen to us sing it??!! Hope you're having a very memorable 38th! What are the birthday customs in Africa? Have a great day! Happy Birthday, Matt!! Birthday in Africa - sounds good to me! Hope you have/had a great day! Posted by: Kate Strachan on March 16, 2005 02:30 PMHappy Birthday Matt. Glad you made it out of India. Did you lose your shirt or was it stolen in India. The only reason I ask is you haven't taken any pictures lately and I thought maybe you could only have your picture taken with that one shirt. Hope you have a great day. Love Bob, Meg, Matt and Daniel Posted by: Meg & Bob on March 16, 2005 07:16 PMHappy Birthday Matt. Glad you made it out of India. Did you lose your shirt or was it stolen in India. The only reason I ask is you haven't taken any pictures lately and I thought maybe you could only have your picture taken with that one shirt. Hope you have a great day. Love Bob, Meg, Matt and Daniel Posted by: Meg & Bob on March 16, 2005 07:16 PMHappy Birthday Matt!! We had one of your beers in honor of your birthday and boy was it good!!! Love ya! Happy St Pat's day. No I will not drink green beer, but I will drink a Guinness. Ahh all gone... So when will you 2 be in the mediterranean part of the world? Posted by: David on March 17, 2005 02:28 PM |
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