Yesterday we drove to Dar Es Salaam.
When we got there, one of the guys had to use the restroom very badly. Seeing as most people do it, he just went around the corner and peed on the wall. Some of the locals saw him and found an opportunity for some American money. They accused him of violating regulations and made him go to the police station. There they decided to either spend the day in court, or pay $100. He chose to pay. We went to our hotel and starting getting hungry so we hopped in a van and drove at least an hour and thirty minutes to the famous Seacliff's. Between the six of us girls, we ate A LOT! (Six because of friend, Milka, is now with us) We ended up spending around $100 for dinner. After that we found a little grocery store and bought some American candies. Amy found something amazing and hid it in her shirt. She went around the corner and tapped Kelsey's shoulder and pulled out an ice cold Dr. Pepper. Within seconds Kelsey was crying. Literally. We decided not to drink Dr. Pepper until we got home, but it was nice to know it is here.
Today we got on a ferry and rode three hours to Zanzibar. Katy unfortunately got sea sick but is feeling a little better. Keep her in your prayers. As soon as we got here we found our hotel and went to lunch. We came around the corner, starving, to find our lunch location had caught on fire minutes before. So we settled for a nice place on the beach to watch the sun go down. After ordering our drinks they took our menus away saying "lunch hour is closed now." Bill R. had had enough and said, "I give up! Here is some money and go find somewhere to eat!" So the four of us girls walked around downtown Zanzibar eating everything we found including, prawns, shrimp, crab, chipati, beef pizza, banana and chocolate pizza, sweet bread, donuts, beef cabab, samosas, chicken cabab, and still hungry! While eating everything we could handle, we found a snorkeling place that is $30 for a half day trip, equiptment, and lunch. So tomorrow morning at nine we are going with Kara, Kristen, Marvin and Dale snorkeling.
Also keep Milka in your prayers, she received news today that one of her best friends was shot last night when his house was broken into.
We are having fun without you! But can't wait to see you! Marvin especially misses his wife.
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Food talk again today ......hahahahahahah ..........it's a sad day when a dr. pepper brings tears to your eyes .... sorry kesley lou .... you girls will remember some of this when you waste or leave food on your plate when you return to the good old US of A ... you will LOVE LOVE the snorkeling ... it was always my favorite thing to do when we traveled in the islands ....you would have ever thought you two would be skorkeling in Zanzibar ... such a exotic sounding place ......enjoy everything you can enjoy safely and I guess it is to late to say "don't eat the food" hahahahah love you dearly and pray for your success and the enjoyment of each day ....all is well here ... freezers are full!! P&N
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to hear about the snorkeling. I wonder if it'll be as exciting as that crazy diving we did in Thailand! Things here are still fine - busy. I'm counting down the days until you come home and praying that your trip finishes well.
ReplyDeleteSee you Monday!
Much love,
Mom and Ms. Lori