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The first 24 hours

Jan 10 2020

Our day began with breakfast and a short orientation about some of the expectations for the next several weeks.  The students were very sleepy, but managed to stay engaged in the conversation.

 

 

After taking a brief walking tour and exchanging some cash at the bank, the students were released to the streets to find some lunch and return to their lodging for a brief rest.  Obviously the rest was too brief…jet-lag is for real!!

The current exchange rate is $1.00 USD to 2,295 Tanzanian Shilingi.  This can buy many peanuts!

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