Banana tree outside my room
Boss and David chilling in their room
always with the blackberryOK, here's the gloss over.
Last day. With Emily and Fratern we went back to Nkoranga to take measurement of the matresses. The urine ones have been on Boss's mind since we first smelled them. Got the right sizes and put in the orders. In the meantime, Boss falls in love with a little baby boy named Baraka and it is hard to watch her leave him behind.
Went by to check out TFFT's office and subsequently Emily's house.
Met up with Josh and all had a nice lunch at the Blue Heron; pizza in Africa, who knew. David and I try to figure out the best way to sneak Baraka back to Dumbo.
Then it was a quick stop to check out Massai market. Tanzanian bargaining rule of thumb: immediately half whatever is the first price they quote you and work from there.
Afterwards we went over to meet some of the TFFT's sponsored kids at Usa River Academy. They are great kids and it was heartbreaking to tell them that we couldn't come back tomorrow because we were going back to New York.
Last, it was back to Rivertrees to pack up and say goodbye to the wonderful Martina (Rivertrees' Managing Director and invaluable source of info for any NGO). Next thing we know, Boss and I are dealing with stomach issues on some very turbulent flights home.
Thanks so much TFFT! Can't wait to start collaborating with you and try to make a difference.
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