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Trip: Tanzania

There are [14] stories from my trip: Tanzania


Photos: My hand

CANADA | Thursday, 5 Nov 2015 | Photo Gallery


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When a cardiologist examines your hand

CANADA | Thursday, 5 Nov 2015 | Views [457]

“All will be ok” he said with such confidence. “Your hand, it’s not badly damaged”. At first I believed him, as it seemed like the best thing to do at the time. After all, what’s wrong with having just a little ... Read more >


Final reflections of Tanzania

TANZANIA | Monday, 2 Nov 2015 | Views [321]

I began writing this blog entry about 5 days before I left Tanzania, not knowing of course what was to sadly happen to me on my second to last day. While my lasting memories of Tanzania are nothing more than my vicious attack, I want to remind myself ... Read more >


A day I will never forget

TANZANIA | Monday, 2 Nov 2015 | Views [485] | Comments [2]

While many of you already know, because you’re on Facebook or know my mum, there are probably a few of you that aren’t aware of the events of September 25 th , a day I’ll never forget. I want to share with you details of that day, but ... Read more >


Photos: Arusha Snake Park

TANZANIA | Monday, 14 Sep 2015 | Photo Gallery


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Photos: Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar

TANZANIA | Saturday, 12 Sep 2015 | Photo Gallery


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Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar

TANZANIA | Saturday, 12 Sep 2015 | Views [263]

My recent trip to Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar was simply amazing. It had been 3 very long weeks since I had seen the ocean, and I was starting to feel a bit like a land crab. I decided I would tackle the bus to get me to Dar, but given that the journey ... Read more >


Lost in Translation

TANZANIA | Thursday, 3 Sep 2015 | Views [335] | Comments [3]

One of the biggest challenges I have found since being in Tanzania is being understood. I don’t know whether it’s my kiwi accent, or just the fact that what I am asking is so foreign that any question I ask is assumed and the answer I receive ... Read more >


Photos: Fruitful Orphanage

TANZANIA | Monday, 31 Aug 2015 | Photo Gallery


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More Tanzanian Tales

TANZANIA | Monday, 31 Aug 2015 | Views [309]

As I sit here scoffing back an ice cream, recently bought from the local supermarket that I have only just discovered, thanks to Nobete, the 8yo boy that also lives in the house, I find it hard to believe that I am already into my second week in Arusha.... Read more >


Photos: St Elizabeth Hospital

TANZANIA | Saturday, 22 Aug 2015 | Photo Gallery


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Photos: Arusha

TANZANIA | Saturday, 22 Aug 2015 | Photo Gallery


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St Elizabeth Hospital

TANZANIA | Saturday, 22 Aug 2015 | Views [465] | Comments [2]

My placement while in Tanzania is at St Elizabeth Hospital, a short 15 minute walk from my homestay in Sakina. The walk to work each morning attracts the occasional unwanted stare, many “hello my friend” comments by locals and a large dose ... Read more >


Arusha

TANZANIA | Saturday, 22 Aug 2015 | Views [312]

For the next 6 weeks I am based in the city of Arusha, located in the north eastern part of Tanzania, approx. 170 miles south of Nairobi, Kenya by road. To say it hasn’t been a complete culture shock would be lying. Since disembarking my plane ... Read more >