Our first day at our new contacts,
was spent just getting settled into our new abode. We ventured out to find groceries where we
discovered a store much like Wal-Mart.
This was overwhelming after being in the bush for a month. Yet, we were excited to find some old
favorites like Doritos and Fritos. We
also had spotted a Subway in a Mall. The
Subway has been all the talk since we
saw it and I am sure will be visited a
time or two. It is nice to see familiar
things after being on the Race for almost five months now. They don’t always taste the same but it makes
you feel a little normal.
On our second day, our contacts
decided they wanted us to have another day of rest after they saw our tragic
state from our bus ride (see previous blog).
They said they would take us to the beach so we got on our swimsuits,
grabbed a bag of chips we had found the day before, our cameras and sun
screen. After a few months in Africa I
know never to get my hopes up so I really didn’t know what to expect. We pulled up to this beautiful resort and
were told this is where we would spend the day.
With only a minimal entrance fee we had access to the White Sands
Resort. We basked in the sun, swam in
the pool, and dipped our feet in the Indian Ocean. Of course we all got a little toasty despite
sun screen as we are not used to how strong the sun is so close to the Equator.
The most normal I have felt on the
race was being able to meet up with one of my friends from back home. Turns out my friend Michelle who has been a
missionary in Tanzania in the past was back visiting. We got
to chat for a few hours which, I thoroughly enjoyed. I got the low down on all my peeps back home.(Yes
I am keeping tabs on all of you) It was
a real blessing to catch up and of course a world racers favorite thing to do
is to send stuff home so I was able to lose a few pounds off my pack. Thanks so
much Michelle can’t wait to see you again in six months!
Overall, our first impression of
Tanzania has been amazing. Our contacts
are very sweet and of course we are experiencing African hospitality and
joy.
