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sex and the hot city

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March 13th 2011
It’s hot as hell in Dar, and I’ve been taking more showers than I can count. Yesterday I walked back from the local craft market and my shirt was completely soaked through with sweat. I finally broke down and hopped in a Bajaji, driven by a skinny guy wearing a Michael Jackson t-shirt. And when the electricity goes out, it’s especially lovely because so does the air conditioning in my room. ... read more

Africa » Tanzania » East » Dar es Salaam

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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