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Hi everyone!! I finally got my phone in sync so I can start blogging about my journey through Tanzania. We landed in Dar es Salaam late Sunday night and have been staying in Kinduchi at a resort called Maua Beach Rest House. We have running water, a western toilet, and a small pool. Here, this is luxury. Even though the shower only runs cold and I share a room with 4 other girls, I have already come to appreciate how lucky we are to be here.

My days mostly consist of WorldTeach training. We start sessions at 8:30 and go to 7 pm, with a couple hour break in the middle. We take Swahili lessons, review lesson plans, and discuss cultural boundaries.

Everyday when we walk through town, we are greeted excitedly by many of the local children. To them, all Americans are celebrity status. Feeling the excitement of the children helped warm me back up for my mission ahead, and ease my apprehension. The women are starting to warm up to us also, appreciating our attempt to converse in simple Swahili.

Today, our sessions didn't start until 4:30 because we traveled an hour to a bigger town. The town used to be used for slave trading and is filled with historical value. We walked further out of town to visit some of the natural beauty as well!