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I'm going where the sun keeps shining, through the pouring rain.
Going where the weather suits my clothes.
Banking off of the northeast winds, sailing on a summer breeze
And skipping over the ocean like a stone.
Henry Nilsson
Joanna
Jan 20, 20237 min read
Tin Foil, Mona Lisas & Monkey Slingshots
I am finding it hard to believe that I have been in Arusha for almost 3 weeks. Time is really ticking away and my volunteer time here is...
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Joanna
Jan 15, 20234 min read
Eden of Africa
My safari decision was very last minute... As I previously mentioned, I am NOT good with budgeting. I can't do it... and I blame public...
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Joanna
Jan 14, 20237 min read
Mzungu
Anyone that knows me knows that I have never been particularly comfortable giving hugs. Unless it’s a special occasion, or I’ve had too...
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Joanna
Jan 9, 20238 min read
Perfect Vision
When I first approached the idea of joining International Volunteer Headquarters for a portion of my time abroad, I scoured their list of...
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Joanna
Jan 7, 20238 min read
Been to Jail?
Apologies to anyone who came on to read my posting yesterday. I accidentally published my babbling & rambling notes before they were...
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Joanna
Jan 4, 20238 min read
Forwards AND Backwards
I am officially in Arusha and my volunteer stint here is about to begin. My placement for the next four weeks is at a program called...
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Joanna
Jan 2, 202310 min read
Ants, Mosquitos & Creepy Taxi Drivers
I wasn’t really prepared for how sad I was to leave the Simba Lodge. Hold on… I take that back. I was sad to leave Simba’s pool. My time...
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Joanna
Dec 30, 20228 min read
The Big Wedding
Aww… the infamous wedding. It was definitely a one of a kind experience and it was a true honour to be invited. I've never been a part...
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Joanna
Dec 28, 20229 min read
This is Christmas
I approached the owner of our hotel and asked, "Why are there no Christmas decorations?" It just seemed odd. Nothing. Honestly......
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Joanna
Dec 24, 20228 min read
Turning the Paje
I have just finished reading "Without Reservations" by Alice Steinbach. It seemed fitting to bring along an actual book, considering my...
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Joanna
Dec 22, 20229 min read
Dream's Bay
Free at last! I'm free at last! Thank God, Almighty, I'm free at last! I breathed the true sigh of spoiled brat relief as I walked out of...
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Joanna
Dec 19, 20224 min read
Big Face
Like most tourist-ridden, tropical locations, there is never a shortage of excursions available. As I mentioned in my previous blog,...
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Joanna
Dec 18, 20227 min read
Mambo-Jambo
So far, Zanzibar has exceeded all of my expectations (except WIFI), with its colourful character, its cultural patchwork of history, its...
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Joanna
Dec 16, 20225 min read
This is Africa!
I often trick myself into thinking I'm a pretty well-rounded, chill and very tolerant person. Unfortunatley, this illusion is temporary...
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Joanna
Dec 14, 20226 min read
Chew on That
I have decided it is officially time to wean myself off of the fruits of the flour. I can already feel myself expanding in this heat,...
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Joanna
Dec 13, 20227 min read
Flavourful Finds
I'm not always the brightest star in the sky, and my intelligence seems to plummet further when I'm off exploring the world. I think I'm...
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Joanna
Dec 10, 20226 min read
I Love You
That's where I went today. To ~ "I Love You." Sounds odd... but nothing could be further from the truth. Today, I was at Nakupenda......
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Joanna
Dec 9, 20227 min read
Getting Lost
I have to admit it... I was quite happy to leave Dar es Salaam. It just wasn't my 'place,' if that makes any sense at all. Perhaps it...
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Joanna
Dec 7, 20229 min read
The Tale of Two Tours
Today, I took two tours. Right now, you might be thinking something along the lines of, "Is two walking tours, in 33° heat really a good...
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Joanna
Dec 5, 20223 min read
Q-Bar
I think the hotel staff hate me. I would hate me if I were staff here and someone like me came along. There have been a couple little...
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Joanna
Dec 4, 20224 min read
Plight of the Pants
I packed poorly. Seriously. I have ended up in Africa with a total of 13 tops, 2 dresses, no shorts and two skirts. How I managed to cram...
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Joanna
Dec 4, 20226 min read
The Border Awaits
I arrived at the Tanzanian Airport, only to be met with the usual navigational shenanigans. There are always airport corridors. Very long...
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Joanna
Dec 3, 20223 min read
Aviation Nausea
I've always been of the opinion that I am overcome with illness every time I board a plane, due to the food I consume prior to departure....
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Joanna
Nov 15, 20226 min read
The New York Meal Deal #3
My finalé of our New York culinary & drink tour... Fast food, casual spots, fine dining, street eats... our exploration of gluttony!...
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