Tuesday-Wednesday: Mbeya Safari and Children's Home

We took it easy in the morning heading off to Mbeya. The trip is a unique one as we travel plateaus, through the Great Rift Valley, and into the mountains surrounding Mbeya. After fours, we arrived in Mbeya and visited Frank and Mpeli's parents. I was given a new name by their father in the Nikusa language, Anganile, meaning "the one loved by God". We secured our nights lodging. We visited with George and had dinner together. Our hotel had free internet. WOW! What a deal. We rose the next morning to enjoy a delicious breakfast prepared by Violet (George's wife). They have a beautiful home and Violet is a gracious hostess. We met George's mother who looks just like him. We left Mbeya and headed for Iringa. We enjoyed a delicious meal of rice pilau. At first, Suzanah was not interested but quickly decided to join the guys in this gas station delight. We arrived in Iringa by mid-afternoon a little behind schedule. We rested for a few minutes and then headed to play with the children at the DBL Children's Home. After an hour with them, we headed for Kidetete to see the new farm. Unfortunately, no pictures we arrived after dark. Mpeli and I walked the farm in by moonlight. The great news is that the farm has a spring on it--water year round. We did not know this--What a blessing from God! Neema and Yusta prepared an great meal for us. Suzanah met with Neema and Yusta on women's health and other issues facing women in Tanzania. They had a long meeting. Mpeli and I went over teams coming to Tanzania and his upcoming visit to the US. A short night's sleep means another Safari.









Do you remember the field of dreams in the previous months newsletter. Believe it or not the beans have already been harvested almost 90 lbs. The corn is growing and will produce a bumper crop.


I am left with the thought of the smiles of the children and those who serve them at DBL children's home. What a joy to surrounded by smiles and the happiness I always find here.