16-10-09 Yogi Hotel Cafe in Arusha, Tanzania
Another beginning? Maybe it never ends? Kate, left this morning to go and explore Zanzibar we just got back from an amazing safari. First things first, I need to visit a dentist since my jaw will not close due to how many times it dropped onto the floor. This place, that all of us call home is beautiful and filled with so much life. At the times I thought I was alone, an ostrich was dancing with me, ants were crawling over my feet and the wind was hugging my body.
I don't want to just list off the facts but the safari was 6days long we visited Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorogoro crater, and Lake Manyara. We were lucky enough to see all the big five; rhino, elephants, waterbuffalo, lions, and a leopard in the tree eating lunch. It was quite safe but at times the animals, wild animals I should add, came very close. We once nearly got charged by an elephant at Lake Manyara.
They may be used to vehicles but just like everything else that exists, sometimes you get annoyed by humans. "Click, click, click" and elephant charges. I'm trying to get photos up as soon as possible but none of the internet is fast enough to upload them in one big swipe. I have taken many photos, approx: two thousand so far, and 3 weeks still to go. hahaha. "Pole Pole" or 'so slow' things take time. And as my bumpasticka says, "No Hurry, In Africa." I have noticed that if I go to fast, too much is seen and not enough is created. For me to form the connections that I want it takes time. Btw, if you give out your mobile number to 15 adolescents in Dar they will call you!!! Daily!
It seems like I am making plans where to go next but right now I'm staying in Arusha and hang out with the guide and cook or Christian and Geoffrey from the safari, lovely friends.
have much to say about this last week; the roads, the people, the animals, but I don't have the words. I'm not sure how to express my amazment of the things that I have experienced. I am very thankful to be able to connect deeper with more of this world and to have those around me to share the journey. Winds, ants, and ostrichs here we go....
Nicholas
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Nick I am thrilled to hear that you are speechless from your most recent adventure. I remember that feeling all too well. Who shaved you??? How was THAT experience? As always, sending you luv, hugs and much more!!
what? you shaved?? I hope you have a photo of the burly bearded white man you were before. In fact, when my flight comes in from India and we see eachother for the first time, I want to see a bearded nick running toward my arrival gate and leaping like a cheetah towards me (complete with post-travel hairiness of my own). two bonobos in love....!
HAHAHA, you both are awesome. First, Cassie: Get a hold of yourself, ;P. It was a local barber nothing too special, other than he would use baby powder to soften the skin and hair, and it felt so smooth after. Keely: I'll try my best to become a big hairy freak for you. :) Usually not a big fan of the hair anyway, just grow it out when travelling to intimitate those around me who might be bringing negative thoughts and feelings. Labda, kswahili for maybe.
haha aaw, you'll become a big hairy freak for me? thank you. or just labda, maybe? well, you know, i think i've changed my mind. i don't want the world, or at least your blog audience, to thing i have a thing for big hairy freaks. though, i can be a bit of one myself. and i do have a thing for sloths...
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