Today I am at a much more secure internet cafe so I hope this will post. Things are going alright here. I've finally got a bank account opened and have figured out how to take the daladalas (city bus) by myself. I've been to the beach although I did not swim and have seen some of the nightlife, which is less than impressive. More interesting is some of the conversations I've been having. I'm fortunate that the family I am staying with all speak English and in fact the Mama works in development. So we have been talking about the answers to Tanzania's problems and how the government and other organizations are moving (or not moving) in that direction. Mama believes the key to Tanzanian development is gender equality and I think I agree with her. The catch of course is trying to change the worldview of an entire country that is rooted in deep tradition. Not easy. I've started to get the views of different people on this...asking my friends whether or not and how they were taught about gender in school. You can remould a young child but not so much an adult, of course most of the teaching of the young is done in the home.
Tomorrow I will go to the University and meet with my professor to discuss how I will embark on my first task of creating a media guide. I'm a little bit lost at the moment as to how this will pan out but hopefully we'll figure it out.
Anyway, thanks to those who are praying for me, I need it. Miss and love you all...can't wait to come home - sort of.
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Hi Elea, Its great to hear you are settling in. I am sending an email with more details on the database stuff. I look forward to reading about your trip. Don't forget to visit the Village Museum in Dar you can have your own personal musical performance there and they sometimes have great concerts. The exhibits are very low key otherwise but they do include a fish pond !
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Hey Elea
ReplyDeleteAn adventure for sure! Do they overload the buses? How do you know when your stop comes? I picture you navigating the crowds and working through language difficulties! I hope this trip brings you much joy and learning - we sure miss you but are thrilled that you have embarked on this journey
love
MuM - a fan of yours!!
Hi Elea :)
ReplyDeleteI miss you!!!!!!!!
Hope you are having fun. Wish I could come over and hang out with you for a night :) We could have our own night life! haha :)
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I'm excited you're lost...cause I think you're going to have a grand time getting found.
ReplyDeleteif that makes any sense at all. ha.
love you. all the way from the pacific ocean!