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Results of the ‘Write a caption’ competition. Entrants were . . . 2 (Two! Not two thousand, Not two hundred. Not twenty two. One and one. Two). I suppose it reflects the attractive power of our blog. Anyway, a big … Continue reading →

We have been a bit poorly of late, hence the lack of blog posts. At least that’s what Nadine said I should say as a good excuse for us not managing to get something written. I do actually have a … Continue reading →

Success! A picture of our up and running ELearning platform! A bit simple at the moment but it’s got everything we need to kick things off. We have high hopes. It’s taken this long to get things going due to … Continue reading →

It’s usually the grim things in life that make you sit up and start thinking about your own life. You might have heard on the news of the passenger ferry capsizing off Zanzibar. It happened just off the coast of … Continue reading →

The furniture arrives. Plus neighbour, plus two cheeky little buggers who are always trying to get into the house and at our secret stash of balloons. We’ve told them only those who can count to ten and back get a … Continue reading →

What’s all the commotion? Work stops on campus. Students and teachers gathering around the reception area. An accident? The Minister of Health paying a surprise visit? The cows are fighting again? No, Ali is peeling and dicing a jackfruit. We … Continue reading →

Things you should know about. Sit up. Pay attention. Below is a picture of what your welcome mat comes from, what you dip into hot water to make your tea (no, no, not tea, the teabags), the stuffing in your … Continue reading →

At popular request (OK, my mate Steve in Berlin asked) ‘A Day In The Life Of … Me (A Day In The Life Of … Nadine, is part two). Generally I get woken up at 5.15 (no half measures Steve. … Continue reading →

Life adjustment no 4. – Having to iron every piece of clothing after you’ve washed and hung it out to dry. No, Tanzanians don’t have a crease fetish. You methodically iron your clothes because of tumble fly. Tumble flies like … Continue reading →

Just back from a two week sojourn in Dar Es Salaam. One week work stuff another week doing motorbike training. Having seen Dar Es Salaam traffic and the size of the motorbike we’re supposed to ride we were slightly apprehensive. … Continue reading →