Return of the Toenail
First, let's look at one of those amazing Tanzanian sunsets! Second, some of you may know that I lost my left toenail while descending Kilimanjaro.…
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Boda Boda Badger
If you read yesterday's post, you know I took my first boda boda (motorcycle for hire) ride in Arusha. http://badgerblogspot.com/2017/02/08/straight-outta-the-udder-the-boda-boda-diaries-learning-to-kiswahili/ Today, I was emboldened and did…
“Pasteurizing” the Maziwa (Milk)
Okay, YES, I'm posting twice today. Geez. {Hi Mom!} As a follow up to my earlier milk post, please enjoy an excerpt from cooking stuff…
Straight Outta The Udder; The Boda Boda Diaries; Learning to Kiswahili
Oh what an adventurous day it has been! Let's start with the maziwa (milk). Mazima Maziwa Most items in Tanzania are relatively inexpensive compared to…
Why Did the Chicken Cross the Road?
Normally I would say, "to get to the other side." But here in Tanzania, the kuku (chickens) pretty much rule the roost wherever they go. …
Going to the Dogs
It has been one week since I landed at Kilimanjaro International Airport, and although I'm mostly settled in to my apartment, there are still many…
New Beginnings: Permanent Safari
Today marks the opening of a new chapter in the Badger's life. I'm at my Delta Airlines gate in Seattle waiting for my 1:25 pm…
Day 2: Machame Camp to Shira Camp
Surprisingly, day 2 was one of the more memorable days of the climb. First of all, it was the first day we woke up on…
Happy New Year from Tanzania, Africa
Yes, the Badger has resurfaced after a long hiatus from blogging. I have yet to finish my recounting of days 2 through summit and back…
Day 1: Machame Gate to Machame Camp
Back in the US of A I've been back in the States now for 17 days and haven't been able to bring myself to write…