Claire
The adventures of Claire Gibson…
Part 3 of A Sea Safari, Two Marriage Proposals…..
(The feminine hygiene part of this little saga!) A QUANDARY There we were on Zanzibar, lolling through each day at our own pace, enjoying life on the island. It was a major effort just to get there, and we had no plans to do anything until the moment we had to leave. Then comes along a... »
Part 2 of A Sea Safari, Two Marriage Proposals………
Hi folks, sorry this was so long in coming! LET’S JUST GET TO WHERE WE’RE GOING Leaving several would-be husbands behind, we set out to get to the eastern side of the island where we planned to do nothing but bask in the glorious blue of the Indian ocean under the Zanzibarian sun. First though, we... »
A Sea Safari, Two Marriage Proposals, Feminine Hygeine, and a Scam. Part 1
Ahhh yes, the fundamentals of any great trip. Mishap, annoyance, unusual events, and most important of all, the comedic element. Our little sidetrip to Zanzibar was no exception. It was a blast, I assure you, but not because of any serene beach relaxation or happenin’ parties, or any of the usual exotic island accoutrements. We... »
SEGA Girls’ School
While in Tanzania, we had the opportunity to step off the beaten tourist path and make our way to Morogoro, a bustling, mid-size city with the beautiful Uluguru Mountains posing as a backdrop. Our mission was tri-fold: celebrate Thanksgiving, hike into the moutains to see Mustafa the strawberry farmer, and the main event: visit... »
Wanna’ Ride?
Some of the more adventurous (read: terrifying) moments of my journeys to other countries have been on/in whatever mode of public transport I happen to find myself. Tanzania was no exception. However, as already stated in a previous post, unless you have the cash as a backpacker to drop on a plane ticket OR... »
Super Sweet Safari
At the conclusion of our three day safari, I mentioned to the girls that if for some wild reason our trip was unexpectedly cut short right then, I would still be happy. The safari was just that amazing. This adventure met and exceeded all previous and (admittedly) low expectations. Within the first five minutes... »
Jambo! The Arrival, the Travelers, the Itinerary.
It is an odd feeling to arrive at an airport on the other side of the world at half past midnight and find a strange man whose name is unknown and whose acquaintance has not yet been made, ready and waiting patiently for you. Yet, there Hamisi was, smiling and holding a sign with... »