Blogs from Moshi, North, Tanzania, Africa - page 13

Some of you have asked from time to time about prices for various things, so I thought it would be informative to do a blog on the cost of some miscellaneous items. Many of you have felt the effects of a troubled economy, and have been watching the cost of living go up, up, up. We haven't been excluded from this experience. Not only us, but most missionaries who live in a foreign field, are hit twice: first when the value of the U.S. dollar drops, because that means we get less for our money when it is exchanged, and second, when the prices go up. I thought you'd find it interesting to not only see some of the products sold here, but to learn what they cost. The general rule of thumb is if a ... read more

Back in the Groove Now that campaign time is over, we have been trying to get back to our usual schedules. George has resumed his study in the village of Himo, where he has been studying with a small group of men. Plans are in the works for a two day seminar in Himo next month. This is a wonderful opportunity to preach the gospel in a place where, as far as we know, people have not heard the pure gospel preached. Luke and Lindsey are back to full days of school work. During the month of July, Julia and Lindsey, as well as Lydia while she was here, are teaching the children's Sunday Bible class here in Moshi. They have been teaching the story of Esther. Last Saturday the ladies in Moshi resumed the once-a-month ... read more

This week has gone so fast. We have fallen into the routine of life over here so naturally and I feel like I've been here forever. I can't believe that 15 days ago we were in London. It's the end of the minimum two week stay here so we have been saying bye to a few people yesterday and today - I'm most sad to see Lori & Jennifer go - they are a mother and daughter from Hawaii and California and they were great fun. I would have loved to have found out more about Jenny's late teens and twenties..... lets just say that it was spent in the company of one of the biggest rock bands of the late 80's.... awesome! Our days, our food and the weather have all settled into a routine. ... read more

Eg fann det min medsamansvorne har skrive om ranet i foere veke. Ho nyttar eit frisk spraak, men det er (for min del i alle fall) artig aa faa hennar skrivne versjon av hendinga. Du kan lese det her: http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Thailand/Central/Bangkok/blog-291111.html. Ellers vert teambloggen stadig oppdatert: www.tz08.blogspot.com. East Africa Cup (EAC) er godt i gang, og foer eg veit ordet av det er den nesten over. I morgon er det finalar og underhaldningskamp der vi skal spele mot nokre lokale heltar. Organiseringa av EAC er betre enn det kunne sjaa ut til ved foerste augekast. Det er fantastisk aa sjaa afrikanarar planlegge og gjennomfoere eit saa stort arrengement! Kvaliteten paa laga varierar enormt, noko og haldningane gjer. Ein finn laga som set seg ned og nektar aa spele vidare av di dei meinar dommaren er ein dust, ... read more

The 25th of June is now a dedicated day of celebration for all Art in Tanzania volunteers. Yesterday was just one of those days for everyone. The torrential rain (yes, we all thought we were going in dry season) of Tuesday had stopped and the rivers of mud were drying, the sun was out.... and so was Mt Kilimajaro - which was an amazing sight - so close but so mysterious and imposing too - I can see why a trek to the top can take 7 days. My projects are going really well, Wes & Ciara were told that there bags were found, we got hot water finally, and the Head Honcho from I-to-I UK was over for a visit so he put on a BBQ and Beer. Now that's a good day. I'm now ... read more