Avacados and Tigers

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I made it to Tanzania!! Flew into Mt. Kilimanjaro airport last night under a full moon and starry skies. Arrived at the Outpost Lodge in Arusha an hour later, exhausted and dehydrated, unsure of my surroundings in the darkness all around me. Taken to my room, I didn't dare step outside to try to find water or food, for fear of the tigers outside my door....actually there were no tigers, just howling winds and avacado seeds falling onto my thatch roof and trees slamming into my windows...you can just imagine in my delirious state...I'm thinking it's got to be tigers! Needless to say, after crawling under my mosquito net and lying with my eyes wide open for hours, I slept very little before waking up at sunrise to peek out my door at the amazing beauty surrounding me. Lush green plants and bright beautiful flowers all around. I ate breakfast in the mambo cafe under the rising sun and just sat absorbing the scenery all around...not a tiger to be seen. Many other tourists around me, very friendly, most of them seeming to be heading out on safari. Not many speaking swahili, but I'm trying to practice mine with the staff as much as possible. I am waiting for my ride to pick me up and bring me the rest of the way (about a 4 hour drive) to the childrens' village. I'm anxious to see the rest of Tanzania in the daylight. And I'll try to take some pics!
Love you all!
Amy

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Comments

[bea]

wow...

[cristian Santana]

tigers!!!
Well be careful of the tigers, but ohh! I now remember, you have insurance in case a tiger attack you. Ha ha. hopefully not. Well i am glad that you made it to tanzania safe. Take very good care of yourself. chao

[David]

Avacados and Tigers
Yay Amy! Glad to hear that you made it safely. It's amazing! I don't know where to begin. I only wish my eyes could see what you're seeing or to see you in the environment. I look forward to hearing more! Take care, be safe and keep the compass on you as much as possible. David

[anonymous]

by the way - i've finally signed up for a New York Cares Day as a volunteer. i found another girl who's gonna do it with me, cause i was a chicken to sign up on my own. i'll let you know how it goes... it'll be some school in brooklyn, no idea whereabout yet... also - your mail - do you want me to hang on to all the newspapers from calais? so far i do, but just wondering. can't wait to hear your next update!

[Bibi Amy]

No Tigers in Africa
Yes, I'm aware that there are no tigers in Africa...but for some reason whenever I talk about animals here, tigers are on my mind...I think it's all the tiger face painting I've been practicing,...and all the talk about tiger attacks upon realizing that my insurance covers airlift evacuation in case of injury by animals. Anyway, until I see any other wildlife (so far only cows, goats, and chickens) I'll probably still be thinking tigers.

[leyah]

Oh my goodness...all the material you will have for your future stories! I'm so so happy you're getting to do this—little angels!! How many will you be bringing home ;)?