I have finally arrived in Arusha and I am SO excited and happy to be here. I don't know what it is about mountains and green landscapes that makes me feel at home. (I think Maurice is vehemently agreeing with me right now.) I could live here. It is cool in the evenings and I can even wear a light sweater.
The 9 hour bus ride wasn't as bad as I thought it would be even though air conditioning didn't work and the window on my side wouldn't open! Oh I am just so happy, this is exactly what I needed. To get away from the big, hot city and into the Tanzania I know.
I am currently sitting at the Outpost Lodge with my friend Mesha, enjoying the cool air and each others' company...and the free wireless internet I'm able to pick up! Oh yes, some of you may have seen my complaints on facebook about trying to download itunes ...just started the download again and only 54 minutes to go...cheers to music through the computer speakers!
I'm also surrounded by a lot of mzungus right now...that's something new.
Mesha is in stitches beside me because I'm telling her funny things to do in Swahili. I love it when she laughs! I'm also planning to set her up with my friend Charles who lives in Mwanza right now. Yep I'm even doing a little match making in Tanzania!
Anyway, I feel like I'm just babbling. I'm a bit to tired to be eloquent and provide you with the echoing depths of my thoughts....
Goodnight...or shall I say good afternoon.
OR what I've always wanted to say, "top of the day!" (like that scene in Mary Poppins)