Here is the Metal Cabinet Ready to be Transported and Transformed
into an Orderly, Organized Teacher Resource Cabinet
P-2 Class at Minnesota Academy
Every Day Buckets of Water are Hauled to Minnesota Academy.
The buckets in this picture are filled and used for the kids' drinking water.
Thanks for the donations and keep 'em coming!!!
Katherine, the Tailoring Instructor, working with her students
who are sewing up to 200 Reusable Sanitary Pads daily!
Safina using her new ramp with the help of her teacher, Mr Ezekiel.
Visiting Jovin
(Front LtoR-Happy, Joan, Nie, Jonas, Jovin
Back Row-Nie's Uncle & wife, their son, David)
Jovin & Me
My Pet Lizard!! These cute little things are everywhere.
P-4 Classroom. The windows need to be purchased and installed.
It can get pretty dusty.
Teaching fractions by cutting a tomato in half.
Check out the size of the knife!!
Someday this will be a vibrant, colorful and fun library for students
to come and explore other worlds and nourish their imaginations.
On my walk from the Primary School to TAFCOM I passed this.
I remember first seeing it probably 6 years ago when there was nothing in this area.
There is a lot more housing now. It is a special place to me.
Bibi means grandma which I am often called and find quite endearing.
Mzungu refers to a white person. It is never used derogatorily.
I feel like I should buy this place as my 2nd home!
The Baobab Tree is referred to as Africa's Tree of Life. It can reach 82 feet high and 46 feet in diameter!
They can live 1700 years and the fruit is known in the Western world as a Superfruit.
Moshi Library - Adult Section
Moshi Library - Children's Section
Mbuyuni Open Air Market for fresh fruits, vegetables, meat & fish
Elly standing next to a Termite Hill. They can have a diameter of up to 98 feet!
This is in Moshi where we were walking on Saturday.
This is new and built by the Rotary of Moshi. Each side is in a different language.
What's not to love about this place???
Just so you know a bit of my frustration with the internet and my slowness in getting these blogs out...it took over an hour to upload 5 of these 9 pictures! BUT I am grateful that I have internet in my room and don't have to depend on the internet cafes in town.
This is how I start most of my days.
Fresh Mango, Pineapple, Watermelon, & Banana for fruit.
A Rice Muffin and Lemon Grass Tea.
Is your mouth watering yet???
Just One of Many Rows of Vendors at the Memorial 2nd Hand Market
Fabric, Bedding, Rugs - Something for Everyone
Meet Iddy - He is often our driver and has one of the most contagious laughs.
I enjoy watching him scold other drivers and pedestrians.
And, yes, cell phone usage is almost as out of control here as in the US.
Upendo Orphanage - Run by Missionary Nuns of the Catholic Curch
2 of the orphaned children trying to wear the crocheted baby hats!
Blankets, shirts and other hats are displayed
Another View of the Grounds of the Orphanage
The landscaping here is beautiful.
Mt Kilimanjaro in the morning. Takes my breath away every time I see it.
And let's end your day with a delicious dinner.
A Recipe Book is coming home with me!