Moshi

Our home base and work sites are in Moshi which is a base for climbing Kilimanjaro, reported visible from anywhere in town! There is an airport about 45 minutes away, between Moshi and the next big town Arusha, and a direct flight with KLM. The Chicago to Tanzania trip is about 20 hours including some time on the he ground in Amsterdam.

The population of Moshi is about 180,000 and besides being a tourism base - many treks to Lake Victoria and safaris are organized there - the primary crop is coffee! Ahhhhh - my favorite crop!

We stay in a group home with 4 people in a room and attached bathroom. Dorm living again. I have to scramble for a lower bunk! Eating and hanging out are done under an awning in the yard. We had a conference call this week and everyone arriving when I do sounds very nice. One of the best parts is the other volunteers! Six of us actually meet in Amsterdam.

Last laundry done. Beginning to fill the duffle bag and backpack. I am advised not to check it so it needs to be light enough to lift into the famous overhead compartment.....