2/17/18 things are going well. My second day with my host family. They are a young family with a 1 year old little boy named Ivan. They own a small shop where they sell small items for daily consum


ption. Pascal, the father also has a pikipiki (motorcycle) that he transports people and goods around on. They were identified as entrepreneurs on my form. They are very nice and welcoming just like the rest of the Tanzanian people.

I am trying to get settled in, a real challenge since this is our third move. I have also had an upper respiratory infection that has just knocked the wind out of me. I'm not complaining though compared to some of the other things that a few of the other volunteers have. Such a shock to the system: the heat, the new food, lack of sleep (not for trying though).  We just have to get through this adjustment period and I think we will all be better off. The Peace Corps staff are very knowledgeable and friendly so things should get on track soon.

Now that we have been placed in our communities our training on language and customs continues on a daily basis.  I have attached a photo of my group of four (the best group) and the tiny classroom we meet in each day. Joseph is our mwalimu (teacher), and we have already had a long conversation about America and the world in general. It is always interesting to get a different perspective on some of the things we just take for  Tomorrow I need to wash my laundry (by hand) and start using this filter system the Peace Corps provided each of us. 

Now that I have gotten some of the kinks out of the system I think I will be able to post more regularly.  Don't hesitate to ask questions, and I will answer them as soon as I can.

Kwa heri (good bye) Tutanoona baadaye (we will see you later)
Brian