Again I have forgotten to bring my camera over to the internet cafe to put photos on the blog.  The Internet cafe is across the street and around the corner from Econolodge where we are staying.  It is 500Ts for 1/2 hour (about 40 cents!)

We had a pleasant day at the beach yesterday on a small stretch of waterfront guarded each end by tall Masai holding long sticks to keep non-payers out.  I understand why this is necessary but don't really like it.

We travelled by public transport - a ferry that was moving as people were still hopping on.  Public health and safety, and occupational safety, are given such scant regard here.  Last night we witnessed from about 10 m a very nasty accident between a motor bike and a taxi that left us in shock.  In Australia we would have called 000 and given first aid.  In this situation no ambulance was likely and we could only step back as a crowd 10 deep gathered around the unconscious biker.  We decided that all we could do was move on so we'll never know what happened.

Today we went to VSOTz Office in a dala dala (public bus). We were crammed on like sardines and more passengers were hanging off the sides.  It was an experience I hope we don't have to repeat too often.  The day was another series of talks and meetings make clearer expectations and obligations on both sides.  Tonight we will dine at the Badminton Club - one of the few cheap dining options that serve alcohol.

Saturday we are off to Morogoro for 2 weeks intensive language training.  Maybe then my attempts at KiSwahili won't be met with as much mirth!

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Tutaonona, Jenny