Update - Back in Sinon

We made it to Arusha with all the usual drama that international travel brings. Sleep deprived, hungry, smelly and minus one bag (my bag 'lost' en route) we were greeted by the familiar and friendly face of Shona.

First impression being back - Tanzania is not the scary place I had prepared myself for. Actually not scary at all!. I am taking appropriate steps in the name of self preservation to make sure I am not in a situation that I might find difficult but thus far an relieved that the country and people I fell in love with 10 months ago still exists.

First day back in Sinon - The Mamas almost knocked me out as they competed for cuddles and kisses as I arrived. A lovely welcome. The kiddies a little shy initially but smiled wide when I bent down to give each of them each a personal cuddle and a hello. 2 actors shooting a mini-series locally with BBC led the Mama meeting with games yesterday afternoon. One of them Bruce was in 'the Office'. Apparently famous, I didn't recognise either of them. They joined us and the other volunteers at the local pub after Mama meeting where Nick and I caught up on the news from the last few months over a Tuska Baridi (cold beer). We caught a cab back into town and stayed the night at a hostel.

Today we are moving back into the community of Sinon. I feel like this is where I want to be and can go stay in town at any time if I choose. We are staying with other fws volunteers at Edmond Rice volunteer accommodation (called Mshomba) down the road from fws volunteer village (now dubbed the 'vollage') and will stay here for a couple of weeks until the new security system is finished at the vollage.

So much to tell but this will have to do for now...will write again soon I promise...

Happy Bday Kez!!!!!

xxx