Karibu sana to my little blog! I have spent the past (almost) two weeks getting settled and visiting my students, staff, and friends. Last April I was able to come for a logistics visit during my spring break in America. During that time, I found a little apartment in the same village where I normally stay (shout-out Kisongo!!) which is fully furnished. That means it has two little rooms: a kitchen/living area and a bedroom plus an “en-suite” bathroom. Truly it is just enough space for me and not too difficult to keep clean at all. However, as I am writing this, my cleaning ladies are here cleaning, changing my sheets, and doing my laundry. One of the perks of Tanzania is that I am able to afford these “luxuries” because the cost of living is much lower than back home.
As you can see, my living situation is very comfortable. The dog is the “courtyard dog” (as opposed to a junkyard dog). I haven’t given her a name yet, but I’m sure I will before long. She is very sweet and loves my cooking :). My first night here, after going to the local market to get a few items for my shelves and small refrigerator, I made a very American dish for my first cooking experience in Tanzania: spaghetti! (Okay, technically it’s Italian, I guess.) Enjoy the pictures below of my first time cooking in Tanzania after all these trips over the years!
Finally, here is the view I get to look at when I write my blog posts. Mount Meru has always been one of my favorite mountains over here, and I can sit and look directly at it while I type. This picture really doesn’t do it justice, but you get the drift. See you next time you visit the “Mzungu Maasai”!
Mzungu Maasai 