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From the kids of Bomani Pri…

Every single time I stepped into the classroom with Class3, they would start singing this lovely song ‘Welcome our teacha, welcome!’ Whenever I think of them, I hear this song in my heart it brings a smile to my face, and some tears to my eyes. I miss them.. their smiles, their coy faces and [...]

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The Last King of Scotland

Another cruel depiction of politics in Africa.The Last King of Scotland is based on true story of the infamous dictator of Uganda, Idi Amin.I’ve long heard about his cruelties, yet strong character who made people love and hate him.His regime had killed over 30,000 Ugandans, his rule was characterized by human rights abuse, political repression, [...]

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Travelling’s over, what’s next?

Alot travellers are faced with the same question after a long period of travelling. So what’s next? Is there still life after travelling? Of course there is! All our family and friends are back at home, always here for us. But is everything the same as how it was when u left? Most probably not.. [...]

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The images of Africa

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  Tanzanian women in traditional kanga East African women dress in colourful clothes, Vitenges are dresses tailor-made to fit their figures and bring out the curves of African women.   Seamstresses lining the streets with their sewing machines Dala-dalas with bus captains shouting out destinations to attract passengers.      Neighbourhood kids gearing up for [...]

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The Africans I miss….

These are the amazing people I’ve missed..all the wonderful people we met in Tanzaniaall who affected our lives one way or anothern those we made us remember the beautiful country of Tanzaniafor these people we’ve met along the way. The one friend who’s helped me all the way,and who made me feel so at …

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Swahili time – Moshi

Colourful markets in the village

Swahili time – oh yes, East Africans have their own way of telling the time. The day officially starts at 7am – which is 1am for them (saa moja asubuhi).It continues on until 7pm – the start of the evening/night for them, thus called 1pm Swahili time. It is amazing and hilarious when …

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Our second home – Granada, Spain

The Alhambra with the Albayzcin as its backdrop

  Over the weekend, we went for a visit to Granada again. Each time, it feels like going back home, to a second home. Living in Madrid has made me miss home on some days, but Granada always manages to give me that sense of familiarity I yearn.  As we drove away, from the …

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