Jul 21 2008
Morogoro
Lyanda: Hello Friends. We bid a fond farewell to the famed spice island (we really enjoyed Zanzibar, including the endless winding alleys of Stone Town, more than we even thought we would). Stayed a night with friends in Dar es Salaam (thank you Liz and Steve!), and took a three or four hour bus ride to the small town of Morogoro–it’s good to be back in the hills, and the cool, fresh air. We’re staying at a little backpacker hostel outside of town, and taking a day hike up to a Luguru village tomorrow, where we’ll have a local lunch. I’m looking forward to exploring these foothills of the Uluguru mountains (the usual depressing story–gorgeous, unique rainforest, high endemism, dismal conservation outlook), and learning more about the Luguru people–an actual matrilineal tribe! Three nights here and it’s back to Dar, where we repack, and Claire and I get ready to head HOME!
Hi Claire,
I got the email and it sounds really fun down in Africa. I would like to go snorkeling too. The fishes sound cool especially the puffer fish. I saw on your website there was a picture of you holding a chameleon. It was one of my favorite pictures. I like how the boy Raphael named the chameleon John. Well, Im excited for you to come back to Seattle. I hope you had a great time in Africa.
Love,
Bridget
P.S. Lets get together soon.