Paparazzi September 20, 2007
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I’ll post photos here every few days. Enjoy the travelogue!
Okay. I know this blog has been inactive for a while, but I will get it going again and see what happens. I just returned from Miami where I met some wonderful people from Latin and South America. I think there will be some collaborations that will emerge from our time together. The Zags are up against UNC in the Sweet Sixteen. Get your game on!
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Mark, sounds like all is well. I was just thinking that with all out international students we have had, you probably have a pretty good idea what it feels like to be on the other end now in a new place with your host family. Went fishing in Montana for a week and caught lots of fish. Chow
Kevin and Val-
Yes, I have great appreciation for host families now. You do a great service. Dr. Kiankwa’s family has been wonderful. There are probably a few differences…running water, geckos, and mosquito nets are a few! Glad fishing was good in Montana. I’m heading to Lake Victoria in a week. The fish are plentiful up country.
Thanks for checking in!
Hello Mark,
Thanks for doing this and letting me know it is here. I look forward to the view over your shoulder. I hope you stay safe, happy, and well.
Chris
Chris-
Thanks for the well wishes and for joining be on this adventure…at least virtually. You would love it here. I am having an amazing time and will share stories and pics from my up country trip to Mwanza and Bukoba next week.
Mark, I will be making the roasted red pepper soup at the up coming Epicurion event this friday for 550 representing the Woodlands should be fun.
Awesome Kev!
I am going to learn how to make ugali before I come home. It is a staple dish here in Tanzania made of maize and cassava flour. It is served like sticky rice and rolled into a ball with your right hand then dipped into the sauce of your main dish. The main dishes are fish, chicken, and beef; either roasted or in a stew. They are served with a side of either cabbage or mchicha. Beans are another common side dish as are roasted bananas. Fruit serves as dessert and it is awesome! I bought two papayas as big as my head at the market for about 50 cents!
Mark, Val ran into Chan at Fredies sounds like all is well and it won’t to long before we will be together around the table with friends, food and wine talking of the adventure. Gearing up for the holiday rush at the restaurant, I have some roasted duck on the menu and brie in puff pastry should be good. Have safe travels and happy holiday’s. Can’t wait to for the next dinner party to hear about your visit.
Hey, Kevin and Val-
I’ll begin my journey home after Christmas dinner here in Tanzania. I’ll spend about a week in France before the final exodus on 4 January. Yes, we will have some great stories tha share around the Supper Club Table. I think an African theme will be in order. As the holidays approach we have been enjoying kitimoto ( a pork dish only available from whore houses) and roast goat washed down with amble amounts of tasty beers.
Heri za Kristmas!