Rombo

Hi everyone,
I'm feeling much better. I don't think I've ever experienced that much pain before - besides a broken heart- I'm happy my esophogeal ulcers are resolving. Careful with the Doxy folks!
I just got back from a lovely weekend in a village about 2 hours from here. We went to Rombo, to visit a friend of Jenny's from the Peace Corps. Megan had been assigned to that village and she returned with a few of her friends to help create a documentary about HIV/AIDS. I got to spend the weekend at their posh rented place. I got some insight on how a documentary is filmed and the masterminds behind it.
Jenny and I took a bus (which I really enjoy doing) from Moshi to Rombo and meet up with Ryan, Keri, Josh, Breezy and Megan. It was funny because they all had lived in California so we had a friend or two in common. It is a bit small when you talk about California burritos, night clubs in LA and skiing in Lake Tahoe. I was shocked by all of the equipment they had brought with them to film. I was also really impressed with the footage they showed us when we first arrived. We saw some images of a funeral they attended with women sobbing as well as a lot of film of kids. There was also a ton of film of Josh teasing Breezy. Breezy, you're such a good sport! Their raw cuts were fantastic and I'm looking forward to seeing the documentary. If you'd like to check it out http://www.africa.gettingwordout.com/
Saturday was fantastic! We went to this church and were welcomed very warmly by everyone there. We had some tea and enjoyed some African type donut things (which I was stoked didn't hurt too much on the way down).
It was a really special moment to be invited into this small rock built room which was being used for a meeting. I'm not entirely sure which faith they were, but you could most relate it to Evangelical with the local tribe spirit. They sang and danced to some traditional songs, which were beautiful! Then there were some people speaking in tongues and laughing or crying because of the holy spirit's influence. We introduced ourselves and they said that we were a gift and they appreciated us being there. It was odd though, as there are Keri and Ryan with huge expensive cameras in the faces of these women and men singing. I think its an amazing trait or talent to be able to use the camera and get into those situations and not be afraid of filming. I took some photos and I will try to get them online as soon as I can.
We spend the rest of the afternoon in the grass with orphan children. Breezy, Keri and I taught some kids how to play frisbee and keep away games with a plastic lid to one of those 5 gallon jugs. They enjoyed it maybe only a little more than we did.
I really enjoyed going to the village. Its a bit different than here, but its all the same appreciation for people and kindness. I'm learning how to slow down a bit and be idle. Its nice.

Tomorrow we are going to head out to Arusha and then on safari.
Jen's 'brother' Moshi (which means smoke in kiswahili and is also the name of this city) is arriving shortly and were gonna hang out and hopefully work on his English and my Swahili.

This sweet mama dog keeps coming up to the office and being sweet looking for food. She wont be getting fed by Jenny for the next two weeks why she is away.