They call us Wazungu

June 13, 2015 Heather

Finally after two days of orientation and exploring with the group the internet situation has been figured out (for the most part). Its the end of our last day now- 10:00 PM in Dar es Salaam. We were welcomed a the airport by the trip coordinatior and local worker at 5:45 AM on the 12th and went straight to our home stays. It was early and we traveled all night so we were all very tired. The family was awake to welcome us and we met our Mama Mable, Mr. Ben, and Brother Gregory. They made sure we felt comfortable … Continue reading They call us Wazungu

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Goodbye London hello Africa

June 13, 2015June 13, 2015 Heather

Our time in London was short but I think we made the most of it. Wednesday was a long and exciting day. We woke up early … Continue reading Goodbye London hello Africa

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Tanzania Details

June 11, 2015June 2, 2015 Heather

We will be studying in Tanzania, Africa. Most of our time will be spent in the capital city which is Dar es Saalam. We will also get the opportunity to visit cool places on over night visits like Arusha, in order to expand our knowledge about primates in their natural habitats, and Zanzibar, which is a very popular place for European tourists. This map shows Tanzania as a whole which is located in Eastern Africa (far away from Ebola). Continue reading Tanzania Details

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49,962 steps later

June 9, 2015June 9, 2015 Heather

Day one in London did not go as we had first expected. Due to the delayed flight out of North Carolina we didn’t arrive in the … Continue reading 49,962 steps later

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The Traveling Begins

June 7, 2015June 7, 2015 Heather

After an emotional yet supportive goodbye from our family this morning we begin our travels to London. We’ve been out of the country a few times … Continue reading The Traveling Begins

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London Gals

June 3, 2015June 3, 2015 Heather

We are very excited to spend the 8th, 9th, and 10th of June in London to start off our trip. There will definitely be touristy sight seeing and possibly some dorky bike riding around local places. The “flat” we rented … Continue reading London Gals

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Hello world!

June 2, 2015June 3, 2015 Heather

Heather and Michelle Rueff here. We are new to this blogging thing but we are excited about the adventures that lay ahead of us this summer. … Continue reading Hello world!

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Our Story Abroad

We are setting out on a two and a half month journey across the world seeking fun and learning about the world ourselves, and (oddly enough) primates along the way