Muheza and Peponi

Written on the spot in sweltering heat at an Internet Cafe in Tanga before we lose the power again - hopefully! I had better try to let go of my need for proper punctuation and spelling.

We travelled up from Dar by bus - not a dalla dalla mini van which are death traps - to Muheza. it was an interesting trip through the shanty towns on the outskirts ofDar, small villages and fields. It was Eid, the first day of celebration after Ramadan, so there were lots of people travelling. still lots of call to prayer. We were met at Muheza by our dear friends Ambrose and Leah. It was not proper for us to hug in public, but we did briefly. Those 'wuzungus' (whites)!

They have a lovely house for visiting doctors working at the hospital. lots of people have stayed here over the years. a woman from Holland is doing research on malaria and infants has been here almost one year. we are slowly figuring out the daily activites and errands. Sally has been cycling with leah and griffin on the many paths around the village. not too many wuzungus cycle, and it makes tz smile. everyone greets us.

we had barely arrived at Muheza before we headed off to the ocean for a holiday! Not that we needed one but the doctors we went with did and it was a great weekend on the ocean, swimming, snorkelling and games.

Rose focussing on getting more reliable internet. current access is satellite at hospital which depends on power. hydro is not tht reliable so trying to get access via cell network which may work when local power is out. We shall see.

This week we hope to find out where we will be useful - had our first offer this morning, to organize the hospital's drug order and do some research on best prices. Hope to touch base with the school this week too and see what sister gwynneth has for us.

love to all at home and thanks for all your support.