Bagamoyo

I met with Fr Patriek who is the Treasurer here in Tanzania. I have all the information for setting u who ever would like to donate to the Namiungo Dispensary. Fr Patriek will receive the money from the Salvatorians in the US. I'm going to set it up through them. Fr Patriek will give it to Br Bogan who will deliver it to Br Fulmance in Namiungo. I asked that a detailed record to be kept on where the money is going and I let everyone know so they can hold each other accountable. That is a problem here in Tanzania. Money tends to some how disappear. For example two weeks ago Hilary Clinton just gave Tanzania 2 Billion dollars. Unfortunately about a 150 million of that is going towards Mercedes benzs, personal helicopters and who knows what else. But that is expect here from most organizations. However I feel I can guarantee 100% of the money you will donate will go to the Dispensary in Namiungo. You money will be used for saving a life.
Bagamoyo- Crush there hearts. Bagamoyo is where the Arabs transported the people from Zanzibar to Bagamoyo to be sold as slaves. The first church in East Africa is built there by the Benedictanes. It was the German missionaries who came there and abolished slavery in the very late 1800's. THe museum there was very interesting talking about the history of the place. I was interested in the witch doctor aspect and they had the different medicines there ie roots, herbs, and more. There was some herb you drink and it cures a hernia. How is that possible but maybe it is true. The Indian ocean is very warm. It feels like bathwater. Bagamoyo also was bombed in the first world war.
Yesterday I met with 6 people who work for the United Nations. We met at the Serena Hotel. I felt I was back in America. I was so glad to be invited. The Buffet was incredible. I kid you not that I ate 6 plates of food. First plate was nothing but fruit. Second plate all kinds of salads and vegetables, 3rd plate, Beef minced meat like a shepards pie, sausage, bacon, potatoes, Fish Teriyaki. 4th plate. Chapati, Bow tie past with meat sauce, crab claws, stuffed beef pastry. 5th plate a belgian waffle, creme brulee, cheese cake, cream pie, chocolate cake. Last plate was small. just crackers with Brie cheese and Champagne. It was such a treat to eat amazing food. I have been eating, rice ,beans, little meat, chinese spinach and ugali for the every meal for the last 3 weeks.except breakfast we eat just bread.
Anyways there was a person from South Africa, Ireland, Spain, England, Tanzania and USA. It was interesting to hear about there work and what they do and some of the conflicts that are going on. Most of them work for the WPF which is the World Food Program. They figure out where the food is needed, what kind of food is needed , where to get the food. They told me I should come work for them here in Tanzania. It sounds great but I can tell it is a very challenging job. To be honest it sounds like at least 60-80% of there job is behind a desk. That isn't my cup of tea. They were very glad to hear my views and perspectives of Tanzania especially the south region. The south is the poorest area but they have really good rain and soil. So for the most part food isn't a problem there. It is Malaria, which makes sense. Most of there work is in the north where there is a lack of food. There is money in the north due to tourism but only a select few are receiving the benefits from it.

Tomorrow I plan to have a relaxing day at the beach. It is a 5 mile walk but that is no big deal to be honest.

Kwa Heri