Special Safari Trip with my Dad

Shortly after my mom passed away in April, my dad asked about making a safari trip to Tanzania. While dad has visited Tanzania three time prior (two mission trips and one a trip with my brother and myself) I was shocked by his request. He normally does not want to go anywhere now a days….

St. Mark UMC Mission Team-SAFARI

We are finally to the part so many people love to see-the Safari photos. Personally I am partial to all the kids, but I do love the photos from a safari. This team got to take two safaris with the first being to Tarangire (Hope of the Elephants) and the second being to Arusha National…

Visitors

This last week I have had visitors from Missouri as part of Devoted Ministries.  They have a canal project in another part of the country but have also visited our school before it became a fully functioning school and wanted to visit again.  They also were helping Pastor Stephano and Compassion International with a sewing…

You travel all the way to Tanzania you should do a safari

This is the final installment for the recent mission team visit.  Every team that comes over should in fact do a safari because it is a part of the overall experience that is traveling to Tanzania.  In the past I have always recommended going to Ngorongoro for a one day trip and it is still…

Come visit Tanzania

I worry that sometimes in my effort to discuss the hardships facing life here in Tanzania and the people who live it daily, that I may be discouraging people from visiting the country.  That would be a shame as, Tanzania is a beautiful country and to her visitors the people are kind and gracious. I…

Nairobi last visit of the year

This was my last visit to Nairobi and I tried to make it a big one.  I added three days to the normal trip so I would not be so rushed especially since it is a day there and a day back on the shuttle.  Was glad I did as I was able to work…