Hujambo?!

Well! I finally made it to Tanzania! So far it has been a great experience. Peace Corps really does a wonderful job of easing you into the culture and language. Today we had our first language lesson. I now know how to (kind of) greet people in Kiswahili! There are two current Peace Corps Volunteers (PCVs) here helping train us and they're both from Wisconsin! Woot! They've taking a liking to me, with my nickname B'gosh :)


We're living dorm style here so far. A girl Steph and I have a pretty sweet deal. Our two rooms are connected to a living area, kind of a small apartment with two little bathrooms. But, it's not all luxurious, because I think I'm the only one in my group without a fan. We do have air, but it rarely works.

I will try to update more on Monday. Tuesday we will travel to Muheza where we are assigned our Homestay families where we will live for the next two months. Apparently there are a majority Muslim, which will be interesting.

I'm looking forward to learning the language and culture. I'm excited.

Kwa heri! (goodbye)!

I should be sleeping.

The time has finally come. I can't believe I'm leaving tomorrow, actually in about 6 hours. My last weekend home was bittersweet in a way. I hung out with family and I had one of the best times I've had in a while. But, then the goodbyes came, and that was difficult. I had to say goodbye to my twin sister, best friend. No words...

But! I am looking forward to the adventure I'll make sure I have. I've been talking about this for long enough, it's about time I go out and make it a reality.

Wish me luck!

Take care everyone,

Jen