Its nearly midnight and a band of europeans are singing some version of 'happy birthday' just outside my door. Crowds of people have checked in to our hotel and they are clearly excited to be here. Right now they're on their third or fourth round of singing. Turns out louvred doors don't have the super power of noise reduction one might hope.
Our group found a great new restaurant tonight. I am sworn to secrecy and cannot share its name - or anything about the restaurant. Suffice it to say that the food was round and italian and overpriced and worth it! I swear that is all I can share. Seriously it was a great evening - a fun dinner. Despite the challenging days, it was great to get out with the group and laugh and have a good time.
Since not alot was happening today other than work I'll share a few fave pics.
Here you see the local Tanzanian brews. Rumor has it that it is the root of all evil and should be followed by liberal dosing of imodium and potentially cipro. Fortunately this is only true for some people - but its a very serious issue for those that have suffered.
Note the alphabetical alignment of the bottles.
Speaking of brews - one wonders where the fresh Tanzanian coffee beans are. I can only suspect that they are primarily available for consumption at the plantations (none of which are around here), or for export. Apparently I will have to go to Costco when I get home if I want Tanzanian coffee..for now its Africafe. This is instant coffee (as noted on the label), the consistency of nestle's quik - with a questionable amount of caffeine content.
Speaking of brews - one wonders where the fresh Tanzanian coffee beans are. I can only suspect that they are primarily available for consumption at the plantations (none of which are around here), or for export. Apparently I will have to go to Costco when I get home if I want Tanzanian coffee..for now its Africafe. This is instant coffee (as noted on the label), the consistency of nestle's quik - with a questionable amount of caffeine content.
For now I'm dreaming of Larry's Beans - fresh beans I can grind on demand with full strength 
caffeine. Oh the irony of having to go back to North Carolina for Tanzanian coffee beans.
caffeine. Oh the irony of having to go back to North Carolina for Tanzanian coffee beans.(I don't really know if Larry's gets beans from Tanzania - but their website claims they go all over the world to find the best beans..so that would likely include Tanzania).
Anyhoo.....the connection is extremely slow tonight, and I've been struggling with this for far too long tonight. More adventures to come
cracks me up that you can't share the restaurant name. more on that story when you're back ;)
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