I am such a procrastinator. I've had about three months to prepare but now that I only have two weeks left in Canada, I've realized I have tons to do. I will be leaving Oct 6th and travelling to London (staying with Adel for 2 days!)> Nairobi > Kilimanjaro Airport (Tanzania) > Moshi.
Moshi is in the northern highlands of Tanzania and near the base of Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa. I will be interning as a Project Support Officer with Moshi University College of Co-operative and Business Studies (MUCCoBS). My main responsibilities will include (hopefully!) helping film a documentary about the work Humber & MUCCoBS have been doing using microfinance techniques with the coffee and banana farmers in the region.
I am not really sure what to expect as I have never travelled to sub-Saharan Africa. People seem keen to tell me their personal horror stories of the various sicknesses you can get and the size and abundance of various insects. However, luckily, other people, people who have actually been to Moshi, have nothing but positive things to say. How wonderful the people are. How beautiful the country is...
Despite my lack of preparedness, I am really looking forward to the experience. I will be updating this blog with photos and stories (I am sure there will be lots of stories) on a semi-regular basis for my family and friends. I'll be back in Toronto on April 15th, 2008!!!!!!
