Saying Goodbye to Tanzania

Saying goodbye to Moshi, Tanzania, the children from the orphanage and my friends whom I met in Moshi and Zanzibar was beyond difficult.  I realize it is possible to go back, or to travel to see any of those people again in the future, however in the moment I felt deep sadness and overwhelming gratitude for the connections, friendships and memories.

 

I am humbled from my experiences and grateful for all that I have.  Although I have left Tanzanina for now, I am committed to raising funds for my cause.  If you want to support my mission of bringing love, hope and joy to to children and their families in Moshi please contribute via the following link: http://gogetfunding.com/project/volunteer-tanzania-1.

Who and what I am grateful for, will hold forever in my heart and will miss...

 

The precious children at Kilikids orphanage

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amazing friends in Moshi

 

 

 

 

 

 

The stunning beaches, breathtaking sunsets and great friends of Zanzibar

 

Mount Kilimanjaro

 

view from Kilikids / view from the plane

  

The things I won't miss...

 

 

Goodbye for now Tanzania!

 

Kilimanjaro airport

Weekend Adventures in Moshi

Shopping at Memorial Market and Nakumatt

 

Memorial Market is a huge second hand market

 

Nakumatt is one of the local supermarkets in Moshi

 

McKenna's Birthday Celebrations

 Friday after "work" drinks at the rooftop bar - excellent views of Mt Kili.   

  

We had a lovely brunch at Malinda's Saturday morning!  Malinda opens up her home and serves lunch every Saturday which is a wonderful way to get to know her community, make some extra money and allow her guests the opportunity to enjoy her delicious home cooked meals and desserts!!

 

 Pictures with friends as we have lunch and relax in the beautiful yard

 

Fresh garden salad of greens, raspberries and feta cheese / yummy homemade macaroni and cheese

 

 Every dessert was amazing and beautifully decorated with fresh flowers

 

My mouth watering chocolate muffin with chocolate ganache and raspberry

 After lunch we ventured out to waterfalls about an hour away from Moshi.  They were beautiful and a bit cold for the locals but we took the opportunity to cool off and enjoy!

 

 The beautiful and refreshing waterfalls!

Sunday Mass followed by shopping: 

 

 
Catholic Church near Hostel Hoff / The Poa Shop

  The Poa Shop


"Karibu" is Swahili for "you're welcome"
 

 The Art Market in Moshi

 

 

African Cultural Night

 The cultural night consisted of drumming, African dance and chanting as well as acrobatics.  We enjoyed the entertainment, dinner and drinks.