Day 62

This has probably been one of my best weeks here. Just after I was feeling a little discouraged, just when I wondered why I was here, I found my place. I am a part of this community, in a way, almost. Several times in the last few days I started conversations with some locals in Kiswahili and they carried on thinking that I actually knew the language. I even gave directions to a new cab driver in Kiswahili on the way home from Sinza on Monday. They know me at the local duka, they know me in the Boona Baana neighborhood, and they definitely know me here at the guest house. This is what I came for, to be integrated into the community as much as possible. It's just too bad that it didn't happen earlier, because in just three weeks I have to say goodbye.

Recap of the week: Sunday we went to Kunduchi, it was packed with people! So crazy. Then some of my friends came over for dinner and cards! Lots of fun. Monday I went to Slipway with D & A (the American boys staying at Boona Baana) and we all got souvenirs for our families. Team work makes the dream work (for cheap prices, that is). Yesterday was Cherie's first full day back, and Nicole's last day here, so we went all over the place. I saw the beautiful Tanzanite (hint, hint, nudge, nudge;) and had way too much coffee, but all in all it was a great day! Today, Cherie and I have some time to kill before the new girl arrives. Looking forward to it! Speaking of which, I have to go make her a sign ! :)