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One of my favorite memories of Tanzania is this one time in Iringa a while back. It was probably about 8 months ago. I was walkin down the street with my friend Kate. This is her pictured here. We were walking past the market, when along came an old homeless guy. This old homeless guy was different though. This guy didn't beg for money, he didn't want food, he wasn't even looking for small talk with a foriegner. This old guy just really really wanted to punch a white person. He walked right up to us, cold cocked Kate on the shoulder, turned around, and walked back to his spot near the market. No words spoken. Just a punch-n-run. The best part about this story though, is that it took us a couple minutes to even realize that this was strange or funny. She kind of just rubbed her shoulder and we kept on walking. Then later realized, hey, Kate just got punched on the shoulder by an old homeless guy for no reason. It was pretty funny. Maybe the old guy was getting out years aingst in that punch. Or maybe he had a vengence against foriegners. Or maybe he just confused Kate with some other young woman he was upset at. Or maybe he was just crazy a little. Who knows..

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  1. KateGDecember 14, 2009 at 8:11 PM

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  2. UnknownJanuary 25, 2010 at 11:44 AM

    Hi Teri,

    Glad to see you are back on your blog! That’s a very cute picture of you and Nami! I don’t imagine you can still carry her on your back. You are soooooo lucky that some of your friends have been able to come visit you in Africa – that’s pretty amazing! I love what you have done to decorate your house. How about posting a picture of you in your new hair cut! You have some great stories, thanks for the good laugh. Stay happy and healthy!

    Lots of Love,
    Auntie

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  3. BrieFebruary 5, 2013 at 4:57 AM

    Teri,

    You should really post some pictures of your livingroom in PC... it really gives people ideas of what you can do will minimal space and budget, but is still relaxing and beautiful.

    Really proud of you for this.

    Love you,

    Brie

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