Kiswahili is not Swahili, but the language we learn that is like Swahili apparently! According to my teachers, we never really learn their language! However, I am loving it. I think with lots of practice with the nuns and security guards at the hostal, I could really set Tanzania on fire with my skills! Watch out Nyangao, I'm a coming...in two weeks. The food at the mission is incredible, and every meal is A MEAL! For the Ecuador crew, plantains people! Oh my, so much of it every day! I can even buy Mayonnaise! But I trying to fight that urge! I am playing frisbee frequently with my new friend Abraham, who at 8 beats me as everything I do. I have not broached football yet as I am sure even the nuns could beat me hands down.

The down side is that there is a group of what I can only deem fanatical missionaries from Scotland on my corridor. The adults have roped in children to go and talk to other youngsters about the word of God. I would not care really aside from the fact they seem to love to have their meetings in the corridor until 22.00pm. I may sound old, but in this building I can here people blink, and I do not want to hear about John the Baptist every night!

Rant over. Loving it still, and only 5 mosquito bites so far!!! Yippee. Not talking about the football. Devastated! Even more so, because I was stuck in a bar watching it with the complete population of Spanish people in Tanzania!
Anyway, away I go for another mammoth dinner.
Don't forget to tell me how you all are!

Zoe.x

Dar is a complex place. Dirty, dusty, vibrant, dark, dangerous and welcoming all at once. Arrived to the hotel, and was suprised by its spaciousness and the bed is comfy...tick. The food is pretty amazing, lots of Indian cuisine, and chips with Massala is a tricky event. There have been ups and downs since getting here. The first three days were amazing. I got a manicure and pedicure....what! I watched the Holland game against Uraguay in a DUtch bar..yippee, and the next one in the hotel reception with a takeaway...nice! The call to prayer in the mornings and at night are actually rather beautiful. Went to the beach yesterday and had my first swim in the Indian Ocean...fantastic! However, security is tricky as everyone is very aware and interested in us which can be sometimes wonderful and fun, and sometimes rather scary! Saw a car accident yesterday and realised just how crazy this city can be!

However, I have met wonderful people and some from my placement too which sounds exciting and challenging. 4 minutes left so signing off. Sorry for brevity!

Speak soon!
zoe.x