Entering week 3 here in Tanzania and I am loving it! By now I have a semi normal routine (bearing in mind that this is Africa and very unstructured by nature). What is a typical day for me? I wake up around 8am, have breakfast and head downstairs for baby time. Babies are out of bed and in full force by the time I come down and I am immediately welcomed with hugs and kisses. The nannies come in for a quick devotional and singing worship songs...beautiful to hear, even if I can't understand what they are saying. Next is breakfast. Younger babies take a nap and then it is toddler time (love the toddlers). I usually stay downstairs for lunch and then come upstairs to have my own lunch and break. More baby playtime, then dinner and bedtime. I love the end of the day since it is just the toddlers awake and they are so cuddly and loving ( Na ku penda means I love you). Some days of course are different if we need to go to market (takes a good chunk of the day) or somedays I am in the nursery (4 newborns, so cute). I love that the babies are recognizing me and so excited to see me anytime during the day.
I was able to try a church, Vineyard. It is non denominational and english speaking. They even have a screen for praise and worship and everyone was very nice and welcoming. I am also excited to try a bible study this Thursday night.
I was very fortunate to go on a mini-safari last weekend. We spent 3 days and 2 nights in the Serengeti and then the Ngorngoro Crater. AMAZING. No words can describe how beautiful it was to see the animals live in nature. We saw everything, over 40 lions, elephants, zebras, giraffes, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, monkeys, rhinos, everything. Highlights include watching hyenas eat a fresh kill, a lioness reunited with her cub, and another lion dragging her kill to her babies. So AMAZING! We also had a VERY close encounter with a couple of hunting lions and an elephant, I will save the story for in person (make sure to ask!) but I will tell you I was terrified. Don't worry, have tons of pictures and videos =P
Things are going so well, I am really loving Tanzania and this experience. I am so greatful and thankful for this trip. Praise God for all good things come from above! Love to hear from you, feel free to email me back!
Hugs and Kisses to all!
Jess
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it's so great to hear what a "typical" day is like for you. and the safari sounds so cool. what an amazing experience. i'm so glad God's given you this opportunity!
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ReplyDeleteI'm SO glad to hear that things are going well. It sounds like you are over some of the hurdles that you were initially experiencing. Small group is not the same without you, but we spoke of and prayed for you this evening - as always. I can't wait to hear about the lion story! I miss you! I'll talk to you soon.
Love,
Julie