Jambo, everyone.

I know, it has been almost 2 years since my last post, but I haven't been back to Tanzania since then.  However, I am returning to Tanzania and Uganda on 1 March.  Kathy and Stan (we traveled together last trip) will be along as well.  We are all excited about our upcoming adventures!

We are planning to visit the Miichi Women in Moshi and Mwika to work on some new designs for both garments and batiks.  We'll also be able to follow up with some of our micro-loan recipients and meet some new ones. 

In Mwika, we are going to visit with James, who started his own pre-school!  He is also starting a guide service for some of the National Parks, and we are going to get to visit Tarangire National Park with his pre-schoolers!  What an amazing treat that will be. 

Naturally, a visit to Tanzania isn't complete without a trip to check in with the wonderful Maasai women who create the beaded jewelry and crafts, up in Ketumbeine.  It is always a gift to reconnect with Steve and Bethany, who are a medical missionary family in that village. 

Uganda is on the agenda as well -- I was sorry not to have the time last trip to get over there and meet again with the women who created the beautiful baskets that Asante sells. 

So, stay tuned for more as the date of departure approaches . . .

Cheers