Erwin's Gardens

Tanzania-part 1

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March 18th 2008
Sam and I spent our first month with my uncle Erwin and cousins Ethan, Elliot, and Eric. I've never found it so difficult to write about an experience. It was so different, and at first so overwhelming. Nothing I write will do it any kind of justice. My family was excellent at hosting. Erwin made us feel welcome forever, Ethan was thoughtful and goofy, Elliot was serious and silly, and Eric q ... read more

Africa » Tanzania » North » Arusha

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Shortly after independence, Tanganyika and Zanzibar merged to form the nation of Tanzania in 1964. One-party rule came to an end in 1995 with the first democratic elections held in the country since the 1970s. Zanzibar's semi-autonomous status and po... ... read more