Arusha

After lots of flying, and thankfully minimal small talk with other passengers, I made it in to Arusha last night at around 9:15pm. I think the most stressful part of the trip was the drive from Kilimanjaro to the hotel. There were some monster speed bumps, and we were on a dirt road for a while. But, despite the drive being a bit dicey, there is something about Africa that makes you feel relaxed. I don't know why, but I think it's a combination of the open spaces, and the smell (indescribable mix of fresh air, spices, and woodsmoke).

Today we went out to lunch and a craft market. I had perhaps the best, or at least the most unique veggie burger I've ever had. It was almost the texture of a moist falafel, and it had hints of cumin and curry. Yum!

The craft market was nice. I got a wedding present for my cousin who is getting married in November.I think that had I not been so jet lagged, and had some of the vendors not been so pushy I would have spent more time and money there. So perhaps it's a good thing I wasn't at the top of my shopping game.