Joanna
Tanzanian Delight
I have been in and out of Tanzania since the 3rd of December... WOW... that's a really long time. I have loved it... and there are things...
top of page
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
- Mar 3
- 6 min
Another One...
My last week and a half at Sawa Sawa was simply the best. It was terrific. I have already mentioned how nervous I was about returning. I...
470
Joanna
- Feb 27
- 5 min
Shy Mountain
I arrived back in Tanzania with a bitter taste in my mouth. ~ I'd semi-missed my flight. ~ I'd ALMOST had to buy another flight. ~ I'd...
420
Joanna
- Feb 12
- 4 min
Verge Magazine Article #2
My second article with Verge Magazine - https://www.vergemagazine.com/volunteer-abroad/blogs/2852-volunteering-with-girls-in-tanzania.htm...
300
Joanna
- Jan 26
- 9 min
My Love Affair with Visas
Still hardly any wifi and I can’t load photos yet… Please be patient with me. A country with little to no wifi is tough. Anyone that...
981
Joanna
- Jan 25
- 9 min
A Perfect Month for New Vision
The time was creeping closer and closer to my date of departure from Perfect Vision and I was filled with a mixture of emotions. I had...
640
Joanna
- Jan 23
- 6 min
Market Day
Without a big excursion planned for the weekend, a few of our original crew thought it might be a good idea to get to know Arusha on a...
630
Joanna
- Jan 9
- 8 min
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...
990
Joanna
- Jan 4
- 8 min
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...
1662
Joanna
- Dec 30, 2022
- 8 min
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...
1060
Joanna
- Dec 28, 2022
- 9 min
This is Christmas
I approached the owner of our hotel and asked, "Why are there no Christmas decorations?" It just seemed odd. Nothing. Honestly......
1070
Joanna
- Dec 24, 2022
- 8 min
Turning the Paje
I have just finished reading "Without Reservations" by Alice Steinbach. It seemed fitting to bring along an actual book, considering my...
830
bottom of page