Tanzania Team 3 has their last night tonight. I've been following the tweets of one of the members, and a few of their blogs. I swear it was only yesterday that I spoke with someone on that team the day before they went. I wonder if they felt it was fast or slow. I'm winding down to one more day of work before I pack up and fit a room full of stuff into two mid-size suitcases. For me, the time between learning I am going to Africa and now has seemed like forever. I am so ready to get on the plane, meet my team and get started!
I'm getting so many questions about whether I'm nervous about the trip. Honestly I'm no more nervous about leaving than I normally am when I leave home even for a few days to just head to the mountains. I'm going to miss my dog Shane a
nd his trusted sidekick Rusty.
I'm getting so many questions about whether I'm nervous about the trip. Honestly I'm no more nervous about leaving than I normally am when I leave home even for a few days to just head to the mountains. I'm going to miss my dog Shane a
nd his trusted sidekick Rusty. 
We spend alot of time together - and frankly i feel guilty for leaving them. I wonder if people with kids feel this way? Of course, I'm going to miss his unwavering unconditional adoration - and I don't expect I'll be getting that from anyone else! (though perhaps I'll be surprised!)
I've been learning more and more about Tanzania - and getting a better understanding of the context of our project. Tanzania is one of the poorest nations in the world - and higher education, and the growth of small businesses are two of the keys to improving their lot. Its pretty exciting to get the chance to be part of their growth. Its also very important to me that I always keep my eye on how I'm personally contributing to help others be better off - so I will continue learning before I go - and of course am really looking forward to talking with people who live in Tanzania. This time next week I will be in Dar Es Salaam
More soon!
I've been learning more and more about Tanzania - and getting a better understanding of the context of our project. Tanzania is one of the poorest nations in the world - and higher education, and the growth of small businesses are two of the keys to improving their lot. Its pretty exciting to get the chance to be part of their growth. Its also very important to me that I always keep my eye on how I'm personally contributing to help others be better off - so I will continue learning before I go - and of course am really looking forward to talking with people who live in Tanzania. This time next week I will be in Dar Es Salaam
More soon!
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