Today's hike was a real change from previous Twende hikes. In the past months I've walked through dry paddocks, scrub and creek beds on the west side of Arusha. Today, east of Arusha, was green and even lush in places despite the rains not having yet started. We also saw many hectares taken over by plastic houses where flowers and vegetables are grown for export to Europe.
Today's walk was the usual United Nations, this week including Kenyan, German, Danish, Swedish, Welsh and Scot, plus two Aussies. Age range was about 20 years to 60. Lots of conversation happens as we walk - about life here and life at home, about our various reasons for being in Arusha, our experiences at the hospitals, schools and NGOs where we work.
I always enjoy these walks though usually at about the 3 1/2 hour mark I have some second thoughts on the wisdom of 'healthy exercise'. But at the end I'm always glad I made the effort!
