Seeing as I am really far behind on my blog updates…I promise I’ll have more exciting thoughts and stories up soon….I thought you might want to know some general details about my life. It’s kinda boring, but it’s my everyday. Enjoy!
Travel: I haven’t gone too far since we came to the city. I’m still working out plans for my independent travel. I’ve got several extra days now (see the school section) so I need to fill them:
School: as of last night, the university isn’t opening for classes until the 29th of September. Originally, we were supposed to start on the 15th of September. With that said, I still have no Idea what classes I am taking and probably won’t until after the 29th as the class schedule is rarely finalized until after the start of classes. The other interesting fact…there are no text books! I’m a little nervous about this one.
Living arrangements: Currently, I am housed on the 9th floor (labeled the 8th Floor) of Hall Three. It’s the top floor of the building and the roof is one of the highest points in Dar. You can get a great view of the city. I can see the Indian Ocean from my balcony on a clear day. There is a really nice breeze. The air flow is the trade off for hiking that far up every day. Cold showers and water somewhat regularly. Hand wash the clothes and normally they dry overnight.
Food: Wali na maharage. Beans and rice…sometimes I get spinach with it. I’m little hesitant when I can’t see the meat before I order it. I like the food for the most part and there is no shortage of it if you are willing to pay. What I miss the most so far is dairy products. I have to one little store I know that sells milk and I don’t get cheese unless I go to a western style restaurant and even that is questionable.
Friends: The group I’m with is amazing. We all have a good time together. It’s been an adventure so far and I’m looking forward to more time with them all.
Umm, I think that’s all the major details. Do you have anything you are wondering about? Feel free to send me your questions and I’ll be happy to answer them.
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Random Facts
- Shanea
- I'm as nurse...such a loaded term. I've worked in large hospitals and a small clinic. I have one and half masters degrees. Anthropology is my other love especially research in health and sickness. I eventually want to work with agencies that serve at risk and under served populations. For now my feet are anchored in this local journey. In my free time, I dance - ballet, jazz, lyrical, and the like. Dance is expression and my art. I'm not claiming to be the best, but I enjoy it and that's what matters to me. I craft...I'm no Martha but I think I can hold my own. If you want to get to know me, you have to keep up. I'm almost always doing something or going somewhere. and...my fabulous photo above is compliments of April at Ribbon and Lace Photography.
2 comments:
Hello!! Its you aunt Cindy I glad to see you are doing well. The pictures are wonderful. Sorry to hear about you classes. Hope they get started soon. I'm sure your dad wouldn't have a problem with you having to come home. But he truely wants you to have the time of you life enjoy the adventure. But we all want you to be very careful ok. I've got to go for now keep sending lots of pictures ok it makes me feel good to see your smiling face be safe god bless you OXOXOX miss you and LOVE YOU
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