In between meetings, feasts, and ceremonies we gather in front of the church in Wilunze. I recognize a woman singer who performed with a Parish drum choir for us. She smiles, flashing beautiful straight, white teeth. She is wearing a beautiful pattern top and skirt, and she is carrying a...
We've visited Wilunze Parish two days now. Each day, I learn a little more. For example, note the title of this blog. I now understand why I couldn't find Wilunze on the map when I looked for it on Google maps. That's the parish name. There are 2 parishes in Kikombo - Kikombo Parish an Wilunze...
The St D's group piled into the Land Rover today at 9:30 and headed out East on the main highway through Dodoma for several miles, turning right on a dirt road for several more miles on our way to Wilunze.
Everything is dry because the rainy season is from November through March. We are on a...
Being in the village was such a humbling experience. It was great to know that as we gave thanks and praise for all of you back home that all of you were praying for us and the members of the village. It was amazing to get to meet some of the people, especially the youth, to see the bond...
Our flights to Dar Es Salaam went well, as did our 7-hour bus ride to Dodoma. As our bus traveled across the country, we went from coastal to tropical to agricultural to arid landscapes. Here in Dodoma, we needed a light jacket as we ate outside in the hotel courtyard amidst tropical...
It is the night before we leave. Wednesday morning 11:15 flight from Dulles Airport. What a difference two years makes. The first time I was travelling to Tanzania two years ago I was filled with stress and anxiety the night before. I was travelling to a developing part of the world for the...
St. Dunstan's and St. Mary's Arlington are planning a joint trip to Tanzania. This 10 day trip will take place in August 2014 with the central purpose being to establish a relationship with people in our village Wilunze.