Today was a typical work day here in Dodoma. Not alot to report. We're all becoming process modeling experts - and we're starting to produce powerpoints - so we're all in our happy place. Tonight was just an easy evening at the hotel, sitting in the courtyard and enjoying a cool breeze. As you can see, there are many contrasts in Tanzania. The hotel is very pleasant. I'm guessing some of you thought we were sleeping in a tent and eating sticks and mud (at least one of you thought that for sure). I will also share with you my hotel security system when I am in for the evening...to keep it all in perspective. Its not so much that I'm concerned about someone breaking in to the room at night - but the lock is almost non-existent - it is a light louvred door (the black is a vinyl covering over the louvres), and it is just warped enough to sound like its being opened all night. The chair under the knob somehow allows me to sleep. When I sleep I am secure in my tentlike mosquito netted bed. I bring all of my key items under the tent - alarm clock, cell phones, glasses, and remote control for the TV. You don't want to have to burrow out after you went to all the work to re-tuck and limbo in to the bed. The mosquitos are not too bad - though the toxic chemicals they use may help keep them away. I keep up on my malaria meds - which is a great accomplishment for me - but mostly I try to avoid them completely, and use the DEET or sit by someone who mosquitos are attracted to more.

Tomorrow I will find out about more details for the weekend. Looks like we are going to Morogor and Mikumi for a short safari. Details to come! Pics to follow.