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As darkness has fallen, and I write by candlelight, I am left to ponder many things after yet another day with no electricity. Today has been one of those days in Afrika that reinforces the idea that many Canadians take much for granted. One simply cannot come to ...

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I’ve gone 5 days without showering, I think I have finally passed the “adjustment” phase in my culture shock experience. It’s like a right of passage- the more local I become the more I feel comfortable working in Gulu, Uganda. Access to water in northern Uganda is an experience in itself. ...

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[gallery]My trip to Zanzibar proved to be some of the best days I have experienced in Tanzania. The first day here I participated in a local spice tour. Zanzibar is well known for the spices grown on this island, and I was able to see, taste, touch and ...

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What an interesting day it has been! I awoke this morning early, eager to arrive at my weekend destination: Zanzibar. I have heard and read many things, but nothing could have prepared me for the experience which lay ahead. My normal taxi driver not available, I arranged ...

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There is a question asked by many self-help books and life coaches: “How do you eat an elephant?” The answer: “One bite at a time”. Not that I would ever dream of eating an elephant, mind you, but the point is supposed to be that you must break ...

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The pace of life here in Tanzania is very different that back home. In the military, we had a phrase for it: “Hurrry up and Wait…” My mind set to date has been one of getting things done, efficiency, and accomplished goals by the end of the work ...

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Today has been one of those “down” days in Tanzania. I awoke at 5:00 am this morning, ready to “conquer” the day. The reality set before me, however, turned out to be far different from what I had expected. During breakfast, the power went out. In ...

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It has been a busy week so far in Dar es Salaam. Much of my time has been spent simply in learning my way around, where to go for the things I need; the best places to buy food and supplies, and how to get there! In terms ...

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