Jambo! Miriam here.
Well first of all, it was nicer than I can express to escape into what felt like the lap of luxury for a few days. We had hot showers (usually) Home-style cooking, and real beds! It might as well have been on a completely different planet from the maasai village.
Pete O’niel is an exiled black panther from Kansas City. He is quite a character. He was very prominent in the movement, but when was charged for weapons trafficing, he fled the country. If he were ever to return, he would go straight to “shaw sahnk’s redemption.” After a somewhat strenuous and very exciting journey, Pete and his Wife Charlotte arrived (for good) in Tanzania. There they have formed the United African Alliance Community Center. It is quite an operation. The UAACC provides classes in a wide range of subjects for the local community such as art, computers, english and even yago, as well as clean water for everyone. They recently opened a childrens home for local orphans. These children are given wonderful care at the UAACC. They are also adorable!
While we were there we also got to make a day trip into Arusha. This gave us an internet opportunity, as well as a chance to get a good meal including burgers and milkshakes! We are now in Moshi, where we will spend one night before heading off to the Youth Conferance in Lushoto. No one knows what lies ahead!
We miss you all, and can’t wait to update you about our next great adnventures.
Kwa Heri!
