Today marked our last day of school before the "summer" (or if you're living in Dar it is Winter) break. The day was filled with many goodbyes to staff and students alike as is the case when you live in a mission community. It is hard to believe that I have been living in Dar for nearly 11 months. Though I love teaching, it will be nice to have some time off.
We had a final assembly this morning and after that a time of farewells and checking out. The day has been very cool (chilly in fact) at a current temp of 78 degrees Fahrenheit. I really appreciate Dar weather at this time of year.
This afternoon, Crystal and I and our neighbor Lydia, took the opportunity to go to Tegeta to browse through their used clothing market (which is open every Friday)...I found a pair of good Capri's for 500TSH (30ish cents), we were then able to buy some fresh produce. There is a huge produce market in Tegeta. Right now oranges are in season and 10 oranges cost us 1000 TSH or 69 cents. We've made a few batches of homemade orange juice! (YUM!!) After shopping in Tegeta, we went to "Camel Oil" which is a gas station/small 'supermarket' they have most things that we need and are very close to home. They have even started selling LUKU, (LUKU is our electricity--we prepay it and then get a code to punch into a LUKU box at our home) which makes them even nicer and more convenient!
The weekend will be filled with many events, some of us on the compound will go out for a nice breakfast. (I hear it's the best place to go when feeling homesick--apparently the food is wonderful!). In the afternoon we are invited out for one last beach party. On Sunday it is farewell to my roommate and a few others.
A month and a half ago I started tutoring a little guy with special needs who is not a part of our HOPAC community. I go to their school and tutor him three days a week. I will continue to work with him throughout the summer. It still baffles me that there are virtually no options for those with special needs.
I am hoping to have my newsletter out very soon...
Hope all is well for each of you! happy Friday! :)
