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Safari Junket: Addis in Dar

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Http:/ www.jillsachs.com/. Thursday, December 22, 2011. Entering the outwardly non-descript building, Manon and I ascend a staircase and are relieved to find a lively, ornately decorated balcony. ‘Addis in Dar’ is a restaurant of Ethiopian cuisine—now that I am here I recall ‘Addis in Cape,’ a popularly recommended place in Cape Town, evidentially started by the same Ethiopian woman. Dinner is ceremoniously presented. The meal consists of various kinds of wot. Posted by Jill Sachs.

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Safari Junket: Planning a Trek

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Http:/ www.jillsachs.com/. Monday, June 20, 2011. George and I trek towards the more residential streets of central Dar. We pass an old building of colonial architecture. George motions to a window on the third story. 8220;The office is up there. The building use to be a hotel.”. As we walk down a dingy hall, a wooden door at the end creaks open. A heavy-set figure is silhouetted in the door frame. 8220;Welcome brother, Karibu dada! Come in, come in to the office.”. Past the door, the afternoon sun filte...

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Safari Junket: Dream Learning

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Http:/ www.jillsachs.com/. Sunday, January 15, 2012. Echoes of yesterday’s acquaintances spiral through my mind as I repeat over and over the strings of Swahili that have stuck. Jambo, Habari? Nzuri Sana, Mambo? I am waking exhausted from dream-learning, from reconciling myself with difference. Today will be passed quietly and meditatively—I must better prepare myself for change. Posted by Jill Sachs. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). View my complete profile. Last Night, in Dar.

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Safari Junket: December 2011

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Http:/ www.jillsachs.com/. Thursday, December 22, 2011. Entering the outwardly non-descript building, Manon and I ascend a staircase and are relieved to find a lively, ornately decorated balcony. ‘Addis in Dar’ is a restaurant of Ethiopian cuisine—now that I am here I recall ‘Addis in Cape,’ a popularly recommended place in Cape Town, evidentially started by the same Ethiopian woman. Dinner is ceremoniously presented. The meal consists of various kinds of wot. Posted by Jill Sachs. 8220;I’ve been h...

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Safari Junket: Last Night, in Dar...

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Http:/ www.jillsachs.com/. Wednesday, January 25, 2012. Last Night, in Dar. Or is she an emissary of the President of progress, our kinsman? Is she a friend or an other? 8217; Travelers are ambassadors and performers either of culture or nouveau-colonization, regardless of how conscious one is of the responsibility. Every interaction matters, every step is efficacious. This awareness is the cause of stage fright. Posted by Jill Sachs. Labels: Dar es Salaam. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom).

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Safari Junket: July 2011

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Http:/ www.jillsachs.com/. Wednesday, July 20, 2011. Safari Seniors was a legitimate company, and George’s brother thoroughly answered all my questions about Kilimanjaro and the treatment of porters. Since they were a local company, and that was my main prerequisite, I decided to book with them. The bargain deal of $1300 USD was paid in half then and there. Http:/ www.safariseniors.com/. Posted by Jill Sachs. Labels: Dar es Salaam. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). View my complete profile.

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Safari Junket: Manon

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Http:/ www.jillsachs.com/. Tuesday, December 13, 2011. 8220;Hello, are you traveling alone? 8221; A Caucasian girl approaches me as I sit for curry at the Jambo Inn restaurant. 8220;Yes, for now. How about you? 8221; The girl nods, looking lonely, so I invite her to eat. 8220;Thank you,” she responds with a very slight European accent. Before standing to take an afternoon nap, Manon invites me to dinner in a different part of the city. I agree, pleased for the company. Posted by Jill Sachs.

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Safari Junket: May 2011

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Http:/ www.jillsachs.com/. Monday, May 30, 2011. 8220;I just got to Tanzania,” I confide. “The only word I know of Swahili is ‘Jambo’. Could you tell me what ‘Habari’ means? 8220;How are you? 8220;I’m fine. . .”. 8220;Then you can say, ‘nzuri’ or ‘safi’ when they ask ‘habari’.”. George teaches me more Swahili, and soon I feel perfectly natural navigating the streets of Dar. 8220;Is it dangerous for me to walk alone here? 8221; I ask. 8221; the man responds with tangible irritation. 8220;Oh,” the ol...

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Safari Junket: January 2012

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Http:/ www.jillsachs.com/. Wednesday, January 25, 2012. Last Night, in Dar. Or is she an emissary of the President of progress, our kinsman? Is she a friend or an other? 8217; Travelers are ambassadors and performers either of culture or nouveau-colonization, regardless of how conscious one is of the responsibility. Every interaction matters, every step is efficacious. This awareness is the cause of stage fright. Posted by Jill Sachs. Labels: Dar es Salaam. Sunday, January 15, 2012. Nzuri Sana, Mambo?