3/11/18 Going to the city this week. My host family finally decided to shut down their little shop (duka) today so we could go to the city of Morogoro for a little shopping.  There is only a few ways to get around in Tanzania.  The first picture is a Bidaji, it is a three wheeled little motorcar that is very similar to riding the bumper cars at the fair, although with a few less bumps. The Bidaji is a little more expensive then the Dalada in the second picture.  This is a van that can fit quite a remarkable number of passengers.  It is not uncommon for people and children to actually be squashed in front and all around you (next picture).  All of that for the price of 400TSH which might sound like a lot but is actually abour 25 cents.

So Morogoro is a busy city with people walking, buying, and vehicles whooshing bye.  You really have to keep your eyes open at all times. We went to the supermarket for a few items (I'm cooking spaghetti tonight).  In the supermarkets there is no bartering, but with all of the venders on the sidewalks it is open season.  I noticed that the prices that were given to Rehema for food were good prices so I dont think that applies to the fresh veggies, but it certainly applies to the shirt I bought for 10,000TSH (about $4 or $5).  I also bought a nice pineapple(nanasi) that we will be eating later.

Well, it's time to go whip up some good old spaghetti.  I think they are really looking forward to it.  I hope the sauce I bought is good because it almost cost as much as the shirt.

Kwa heri.
Brian