Weekend in Dar es Salaam

Hello from Dar!

As you have probably heard, I landed in Dar a-O.K. but my bag did not arrive with me. However, I'm being hosted by the most wonderful family, so the weekend has been a wonderful chance to relax and think about my upcoming adventure.

I arrived Friday morning, since I didn't have a bag, I hit the shops to buy some underwear and socks ($35 later...) I was hanging out a Liz and Hemen's house in the beautiful peninsula area just north of the city center. It is a gorgeous here and they have a wonderful house.

Over the last two days, I've been lounging at the pool, on the beach, I evev tried out sailing for the first time.

Liz and Hemen have two lovely girls, Zimi and Sanaya, who have been a great adventure in and of themselves.

Dar is a neat city. It has the dense urban city center, that is very reminiscent of India, but the sububarbs are full of large houses, with security gaurds, 4x4's, and lush gardens that remind me of Zambia. It does not have the dense urban feel of a lot of large cities and the rainy season has everything very green and lush.

Tomorrow I am off to Musoma (without my bag!) and will see the hospital. I can't wait.

Love you all,

Nishant

One week and counting!

I am rapidly approaching my departure date on March 26th. The to-do-list is quickly shrinking, but I'm still in need of a Yellow Fever Vaccine, a flight from Dar es Salaam to Musoma, and then time to think about packing!