Workshops in Winter

Fleeces out... (a walk to the waterfall)

...June and July are the coldest months here, so as we set off to hold a workshop in a town three hours away, that’s even higher than Mbeya, we packed all our warmest clothes. It was the first time I have worn tights since being in Tanzania! I was lucky though – my bedroom backed onto the kitchen so the warmth of the stoves made their way through to my room and kept it cosy.
Trainers and participants...

...The workshop was a tad disappointing as far as turn out was concerned, but those that came joined in well. Now there’s just the question of follow-up, and what next?!!!

Celebrities at last!

On Sunday, Beth and I went to speak at a church an hour’s drive from Mbeya. We received a very warm welcome, but felt more like celebrities than a couple of young people coming to offer a little teaching! We headed up a procession from the pastor’s house to the church, and a photographer was invited to take photos of us with the many people who requested them! The whole day was certainly an experience, but we were encouraged that people listenned well and appreciated the resources we had produced. Their choirs were fantastic, and we had a great time dancing along with them.

Mbeya Peak

We made it! All the way to the top of Mbeya Peak’s 2834 metres (9297 feet). Actually we only had about 1200 metres of ascent to do, as we are already living pretty high up here in Mbeya! It was a great walk (despite having to get up before 6am to get an early start). The views were awesome and the flowers were beautiful. Unfortunately the top was in cloud (and very cold), but it cleared long enough for us take in the landscape spread out below us.
My legs didn’t enjoy coming down so much, but all ten of us (mostly work friends) made it safely back to our starting point, and very ready to get home and put our feet up (though, in my usual way I didn’t bother doing that, but started on the housework as soon as I got home instead!)

Views out over the surrounding landscape as we climbed

Mbeya Peak


The intrepid walkers... and some beautiful flowers!