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What's Up Tanzania!?

So I finally made it!!!!!!!!! I loooove Tanzania!! The DC orientation went well. There was 49 of us! And everyone is really cool. The flight took about 19 hours not to mention 3 in between layover hours! But its so awesome to finally be here! I am definitely connected to this culture, and I can't wait to really get into it. For now we have been staying at a hostel compound with all the volunteers, learning about safety and medical help, and we're about to get our vaccinations.. :/ Soon we'll move to Mgorogoro and do another hostel stay, then onto Kilosa, a village we'll stay with our host families! I cant wait!!!!!! ANyways, for now its been really fun getting to know all the other trainees. Everyone is surprisingly just like me... There is a bar INSIDE of our hostel compound! haha... I'm so happy to be here!! The bus is here gg!!

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  1. UnknownJune 13, 2008 at 9:30 AM

    Hi Teri,
    Thanks for the laugh this morning!
    "Everyone is surprisingly just like me... There is a bar INSIDE of our hostel compound! haha..." That's priceless! Sounds like you just made 48 new friends!!
    Stay happy!
    ox
    Auntie

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  2. Dad and MomJune 14, 2008 at 10:54 AM

    tbear - suup....just wanted to try this newfangled blog thinngy to see if i can do it. keep up the postings!
    miss you,
    dj whose your daddy

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  3. Tina and DaveJune 15, 2008 at 2:23 PM

    Sounds exciting... The trip - not the bar part! Of course, bars are fun too! ;)

    Have fun!

    Dave and Tina

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  4. jenkaJune 15, 2008 at 5:53 PM

    Awe Teri!! I'm so glad you love it!! I wish I was there with you!!! Say hello to Africa for me, and say hello to my best friend too... oh that's you :)

    LOVE JEnnnnnnica

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  5. UnknownJune 16, 2008 at 9:51 AM

    TBearFattyClar-

    I'm relieved that you have a watering hole - my tensions have eased. Be sure to introduce your friends to the fatty dance. And remember pandoras box hahahaha.

    Love you -
    Fat

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  6. SarahJune 17, 2008 at 12:48 AM

    I agree that you must teach Africa the fatty dance...I'm so glad that you are enjoying it and are finally are in your *element*. Miss you though...keep up the posts!! :)
    <3 fat bardo xoxo

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