A Visual Look at Life in Tanzania

Until I can get my pictures uploaded to Shutterfly, here is a sampling of life here. More later.....

Memorial Field Track where I run

New Water Tower at Ibrah's. Foundation not done correctly and the cement block pulled away from the  wall (see left side). It had to be completely demolished and is in the process of being rebuilt. Ibrah told the man he forgave him but he was not to return and he hired new workers. This time it looks much better and should be done within a week.

Memorial Market - much larger than these pics show. Used clothes, shoes, soaps, kitchen utensils, buckets, food, tailoring. It is very alive, loud and colorful. 

Basket Weaver

Cooking, Washing and Cleaning Area

Cooking Fish. Either wood or charcoal is used but mostly wood because charcoal is too expensive.

Mounted Fish Ready for Cooking. Cooked fish is sold for about  25 -75 cents depending on the size. Head included!

Cooked Fish for Sale (Flies free)

Typical Food Stand. Those who do not grow their own food go to the large market in Moshi to  purchase food items and then return to their homes to sell. 

House - roofs are typically tin. The walls are mud.

House - made from mud. Notice the curtain for the door.

Adorable!!!

Outdoor Kitchen

This house is made from mud. The white is a mix of water and powder called Choka (like gypsum) used as a covering. I am assuming this would be similar to plaster.

Mud house with curtain door.

Housing

Bath Time with Bibi (grandmother)

Toy Car Made from a Jug, Bottle Caps and Straws (these are fairly common)

Women Cleaning Fish and Vegetables. Bisura and Govt Leader with survey.

Outhouse - it also is likely to be their "shower".

Wooden Push Toy

Young child carrying Baby