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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
Things to do in Arusha
After being in Arusha for almost two months, I thought I would put together a list of places that I think make the venturing list. I had...
Joanna
May 16, 202312 min read
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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...
Joanna
Mar 4, 20234 min read
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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...
Joanna
Mar 3, 20236 min read
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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...
Joanna
Feb 27, 20235 min read
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Verge Magazine Article #2
My second article with Verge Magazine - https://www.vergemagazine.com/volunteer-abroad/blogs/2852-volunteering-with-girls-in-tanzania.htm...
Joanna
Feb 12, 20234 min read
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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...
Joanna
Jan 26, 20239 min read
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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...
Joanna
Jan 25, 20239 min read
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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...
Joanna
Jan 23, 20236 min read
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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...
Joanna
Jan 9, 20238 min read
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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...
Joanna
Jan 4, 20238 min read
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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...
Joanna
Dec 30, 20228 min read
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This is Christmas
I approached the owner of our hotel and asked, "Why are there no Christmas decorations?" It just seemed odd. Nothing. Honestly......
Joanna
Dec 28, 20229 min read
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