Final Travels in Tanzania...School is over and Alanna is here…

I was going to add some pictures to go along with this but the internet was really slow so I was not able to...hopefully I will get the posted soon...

School ended with a whirlwind of activity and goodbyes. Melissa left a few days after we finished but then Alanna arrived and so started our 5 weeks of travel! My mind is filled with thoughts of leaving Tanzania but I have not had time to process these thoughts yet, but will pass try to articulate them in a blog in the near future. For now, you can all live vicariously through our travels so far…

After spending a few days here in Dar, we headed to the Selous National Game Reserve. It is about a 30 min flight (on a small puddle jumper plane) and is one of the parks that I have not been to and I heard good things about it. Although it was not the best safari I have been on, we enjoyed ourselves and it was great to get out of the city and away from the business and just relax. I have been on many safaris (at least 15 that I can remember) and I am still amazed and reminded of the beauty of God’s creation. All around were signs of His creativity and His amazing love for us. From the smallest bird to the largest elephant to the most amazing sunsets, God made everything for you and me. It is not possible to go on safari without turning back to God in praise and adoration for all that He has created.

After being back in Dar for only one day, we headed out Zanzibar (a small island off the coast of Tanzania). In my three years here, I have been to Zanzibar many time, but have not made it over there this year and was glad for the chance to make a final trip there. Zanzibar is a beautiful place with a rich history (It was the last place slaves stopped on their way out of East Africa). Zanzibar also has the best beaches I have ever seen! We spent our time relaxing, snorkeling and shopping…nothing better.

We are now headed to Europe (where we will be joined by Daniel) for three more weeks of travels…I will try to update with some pictures of I am able to.

I still cant believe that I am leaving Tanzania tomorrow…