Jambo everyone! I finally arrived in Kilimanjaro after a verrrry long day of traveling. I can't even begin to describe how incredible it is here. We arrived at night, so we couldn't see any of our surroundings until morning, but when I woke up I was in awe. I stepped outside and there was Mt. Kilimanjaro staring at me in the face. Our house is absolutely beautiful and the people are so patient, friendly and loving. I can't wait to start at my nursery school tomorrow morning, the children love to run up to us to say hello and ask questions. I met my two teachers that I'll be working with at my placement in Magerenza and they were very nice, however spoke absolutely NO english...so this should be interesting :) Today we walked into town and around Karanga (our village) to see what was around us. We met so many wonderful people who are so warm and welcoming to us mzungas (foreigners). The one thing I learned so far is that I need to learn Swahili immediately...haha. It is very hard to communicate with the people in the village because most do not know any english, but I am learning, at least enough to call a taxi and have him bring me to this computer. I have sooo much to say but the huwala house (internet cafe) closes in about 10 minutes so I will have to write more tomorrow after I finish teaching. So until then, Kwa heri (goodbye) everyone :)

xoxo

Kristin