Well it’s been 2 days, 19 hours, and 46 minutes but I’m finally in Mwanza. Upon arrival I was confused about where to get my luggage. There are two holes cut out of a wall that serves as the airport’s carousel. Awesome! I was greeted by my cousin Paula and we had a nice meal near the airport for about $2.50. Also Awesome. Tonight we went to a Chinese restaurant of all places with the medical students and enjoyed a meal next to Lake Victoria as they told stories about their time in Mwanza thus far.
Yesterday I was pretty tired so I decided to take a nap around 3:00pm. I ended up sleeping until about 3:30 the next morning. After a snooze like that there’s no point trying to go back to sleep so I decided to read until the sun came up with hopes to catch a nice sunrise. Unfortunately it was overcast but I did get through a couple chapters in my book. There are several signs around the grounds of Kia Lodge that read, “Kilimanjaro Viewpoint.” I still haven’t seen the mountain yet so I kind of think they’re pulling my leg.
When it became light enough outside I went to get some breakfast. Just to warn any of you that are planning to come to East Africa, the jar of white crystals on the table is not sugar! It’s salt. Don’t put it on your cinnamon roll. I’m settled into my room now and about to go to bed. There is a net that covering my bed to keep the mosquitos away and a tennis racquet looking bug zapper that makes for a fun game. Tomorrow I’ll be getting acquainted with Nyakato Health Center and just doing whatever Paula has for me. Breakfast is French toast. I’m sure I’ll have no problem waking up.
Baadaye
Dude, this blog was a great idea and I'm having a lot of fun reading it. Keep up the good work, be safe, learn a lot, take your meds (Todos los dias!) and most of all, have a freaking blast!
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