New Years Hike to Ngozi

The Christmas Kuku

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January 21st 2018
“Noooooo!!!” The water keeps pouring through the door stop. One kanga, two kangas, a dirty T-shirt, THREE KANGAS! These thin pieces of fabric are my bath towels, and laundry is nearly impossible with the nonexistent sunshine these days. I fold up my floor mat, and water seeps out from underneath. I’ll just have to wait until the rain stops. So, I go to the furthest corner of the room, away f ... read more

Africa » Tanzania » Zanzibar

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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