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Africa » Tanzania » Centre » Dodoma September 3rd 2019

Mein Hotel lag günstig, an der Dodoma Road und ich war schnell aus Iringa draußen. Ich brauchte noch eine Tankstelle, aber die gegenüber des Hotels war noch nicht eröffnet, und die nächste, die kam verwirrte mich völlig. Ich wartete immer auf eine Einfahrt, aber man musste einfach eine steile Böschung runter fahren und dann zu den Zapfsäulen. Bis ich das begriffen hatte, war ich leider schon vorbei, aber noch guten Mutes. Dies ist schließlich die Straße zur Hauptstadt des Landes, ich habe 250 km vor mir, da kommt schon noch eine Tankstelle. Kam aber nicht. Erst im Zentrum von Dodoma, als ich schon lang im Minus war, fand ich dann einige. Da war mir dann schon etwas mulmig zu Mute. Klar, ich hätte in jedem Dorf etwas gefunden und die Wahl gehabt, ob ich mein Benzin ... read more
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Africa » Tanzania » Centre » Dodoma January 14th 2018

This is an account of my month long trip to Tanzania which started in the city of Dar es Salaam from where I travelled to the capital Dodoma and from there to Kondoa and back to Dodoma. Part 1. The road to Kondoa The second part of the trip was from Dodoma to the coast to the towns of Muheza, Pangani and Tanga, then back inland to the towns of Korogwe, Handeni before returning to Dar. Part 2. The road to Pangani. THE ROAD TO KONDOA Dar es Salaam My hotel in Kariokoo, Dar es Salaam could not exactly be described as a 5 star joint but it was efficient enough to have breakfast on the table at 7am. I wanted an early breakfast and then catch an earlyish bus to Dodoma. I went back to ... read more
Mwendo kasi
Kung fu chef in Morogoro

Africa » Tanzania » Centre » Dodoma October 17th 2013

Homeward Bound Well, it’s been two years since we heeded the call and went to Tanzania to do the Lord’s work. We are very happy we went, but also happy to be home with family and friends. It has been a life-changing experience; one we trust will affect how we think and live for the rest of our lives. When we began to plan our journey home, it occurred to us that we could take advantage of our position almost halfway around the world and visit more of God’s interesting creation. Who knows if we would ever have this opportunity again? It also occurred to us that while on the same trip, we could pass by our son’s place in Calgary and visit his family, our own siblings and some friends as well. We’re not sure ... read more
Street Food Bangkok
Pool at Boat Lagoon Phuket
Boat Cruise from Boat Lagoon Phuket

Africa » Tanzania » Centre » Dodoma July 10th 2013

FAREWELL TANZANIA After Fran and Jack left we continued our work at the college. We were moving into our busy time of year, trying to finish teaching the syllabus, preparing examinations, marking, and submitting results. Along with these academic responsibilities we were busy finishing off projects we had started, attending farewell celebrations, packing and shipping things home and saying many tearful goodbyes. Over the two years we have made so many good friends, both with the teaching staff and with the students and we’ve shared so many wonderful experiences together. It was difficult to say goodbye, but we both knew it was time to return home. So although there were sad farewell moments, we were also excited to be coming home to see our family, friends and our country. Farewell Party At the end of each ... read more
Dodoma Lang Staff
Gift
Moses

Africa » Tanzania » Centre » Dodoma May 8th 2013

THE BIG 5 IN AFRICA FOR OUR GUESTS FRAN AND JACK Normally when we talk about the ‘Big 5 in Africa’ we are speaking about the 5 most cherished animals to view on safari. These are: the lion, buffalo, elephant, rhinoceros and leopard. However, when I am speaking of the ‘Big 5’ for the purpose of this blog I am speaking about a recent visit from Jeannie’s sister Fran and her husband Jack. They arrived on March 24th for a three week adventure. During that time they experienced what I am referring to as their ‘Big 5’; being safaris, experiencing life in the town of Dodoma (and Moshi), village visits, life at Msalato campus, and finally, a trip to Zanzibar. They experienced as much of Africa as they possibly could during their time with ... read more
Mountain Hikers
The Adventurers
A Tout Attack

Africa » Tanzania » Centre » Dodoma March 17th 2013

Rob’s Trip to Chikola It is one thing to visit a village church and pastor’s home on a Sunday when everything is at its Sunday best, but it is another thing to visit during the week and spend two days and a night to truly appreciate the village life. I had such an opportunity on Thursday and Friday, February 28th and March 1st. At about 10 am I drove my little 4-wheel drive Rav4 to the village of Chikola, about two hours from Msalato on a rough dirt road eroded somewhat by the rains, where I visited my friend Peter Fumbi, one of our recent graduates and the pastor in this very rural village. Peter lives in a comfortable house (the taller gray brick one in the pictures) that he shares with a blind man that ... read more
Old Woman
Eliah
Rob's Lunch

Africa » Tanzania » Centre » Dodoma March 9th 2013

Well here we are again, been far too long since blogging and we've done a fair bit of traveling since then. Spent a month in Uganda all in all, fantastic beautiful country with great things to do including tracking wild chimpanzees where we amazing luck and saw 50 of the beautiful and slightly unnervingly humanoid beasties. We also chilled for six days where all we did was sleep, drink beer, munch guacamole, swim and learn to be dugout canoe masters. We then crossed into Rwanda, learned too much about the horrors of 1994 and were somewhat taken aback by how different the place was, developed, quiet and maybe a little bit sad? Lake Kivu is a stunner however, forms the border between Rwanda and DRC and with it's alpine vibe and turquoise water is truly beautiful. ... read more
Boots made for walking
Insane
Dugout

Africa » Tanzania » Centre » Dodoma January 20th 2013

The Christmas Holiday Break and Ringing in the New Year 2013 With the New Year well on its way, we hope you all enjoyed your Christmas and New Year’s celebrations as much as we did. We enjoyed a lovely Christmas dinner of turkey and all the fixings at home with our good friend Josephine and brought in the New Year sound asleep in our room at Brackenhurst Inn while many others enjoyed a bonfire and fireworks through the light rain. Our break to the Missionary Bible Conference in Brackenhurst was everything we had been promised and more. The venue was beautiful with lush green grasses that we hadn’t seen for a while, beautifully manicured hedges and flowers, wonderful accommodations, a great guest speaker and incredibly good food. We were well nourished, spiritually and physically. Although it ... read more
Brackenhurst Conference Centre
Enjoying Brackenhurst
Tea Plantation

Africa » Tanzania » Centre » Dodoma January 3rd 2013

Late in October 2012 we mailed 50 small Christmas books to the college. 'Christmas Night Fair and Bright' is the story of God's Gift, we asked that they be handed out to the children at the end of term. These are pictures of the children with their books. Also these are the first pictures we have of the inside of the nursery after the renovations were completed. It is also pleasing to see most of the children in uniforms.... read more
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Africa » Tanzania » Centre » Dodoma January 3rd 2013

On Friday 23rd November 2012 Msalato students attended 'Convocation', the prizegiving for those who were top of their classe. This takes place the day before graduation and of course Ernest won his Degree class prize. The 'Convocation and Graduation takes place at St John's Uiversity of Tanzania in Dodoma, unfortunately many of the students who should be there were not as it costs Tsz80,000 to hire the gown etc, an amazing amount for new young pastors who may not be receiving that much in a month, and who must feed their children. Ernest is now on holidays as St. Philip's Theological College closed on 8th December, this is now the end of the first Semester in Academic year 2012-2013. The second Semester will s... read more
Ernest & Ester
Lynne, Ernest & Ester
Ernest




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