August 25, 2011

A Tourist in Arusha



Leaving St Judes  was difficult. I have made so many good friends there and on my last day they surprised me with gifts and a special party put on by the office team - Mary, Grace, MJ, Elizabeth and Marietta. I felt very loved and appreciated and so sad to be going.


In the evening Helen prepared a special "hello and goodbye" meal for Steven and another guest of Ian and Mary's from Holland.




Then I had one day to be a tourist in Arusha.
My good friend Laura (who had her husband, sister, son and daughter-in-law visiting) had a arranged a duladula for the day to take us about.

In the morning we went to the Cultural Heritage Centre. This is a fantastic facility and worthy of a good few hours to explore everything.







From there we went to Shanga Shanga which is a wonderful place where disabled people make the most fantastic jewellery  - mainly from recycled glass.

(They also do a spectacular lunch that we enjoyed greatly!)







August 03, 2011

Off on Safari

Term has officially ended for the children and Steven is arriving tomorrow night. We are going on a short 'safari' holiday together as he has never been to Africa before either.

I can't wait to see the national parks and the animals. Imagine lions, and giraffes and flamingos right there. We will also go for a few nights to the island of Zanzibar. I will have heaps to write about and loads of pictures to show you I'm sure when I get back. Until then, take care. Miss you all. Love Jill



August 01, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY

Don't forget to have a look at the Photo Gallery page every now and then. Lots of interesting (?) shots there too.