Based on my Harlequin novels from 4-5 decades ago, I was intrigued about my Stone Town visit. I had done some research previously so I knew that there were some more popular markets in the town area. We started out at the Darajani market with our guide and it didn’t disappoint. If you are squeamish […]
Read MoreThis is my second week of taking my once a week malaria meds. I did not have a reaction to it last Thursday but Monday night I started getting stomach pain (one of the side effects) that lasted till this morning. I don’t know what taused the pain but it may have been the meds. Perhaps it worked […]
Read More… and a very long packing list The countdown is on and the packing list is growing ever longer. We are packing for an 8-day climb, a 4 day safari and a 4 day beach holiday. Fortunately, we can leave the things we only need for the safari and Zanzibar at a storage facility (likely the hotel) until […]
Read MoreTanzania: Just over 3 weeks and counting… I went to the Travel Health clinic this morning to check for any meds and immunizations that I will need for the trip. I had a series of immunizations last year to add to my ever growing list so today I thought I would get off with no more […]
Read MoreTanzania: 4 weeks to Kilimanjaro In exactly 4 weeks, we start Day 1 of our 8-day Kilimanjaro climb. Who are the rest of the team members? My daughter Sunita, my sister Sabena, Robin’s cousin Abbi, Sabena’s two friends Donna L and Donna F. Am I feeling prepared? Yes. Am I feeling nervous? Yes. Is the […]
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