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I'm not sure I have words for this week. I came to Zanzibar thinking that it would be nice for a few days. I ended up falling in love with this island, its people and all of the amazing views.

I'm going to write a quick blog because I want to go enjoy the rest of the evening with all these incredible people.

I'm very sad to leave Tanzania. The experience has been a once in a life time safari. I love this country and feel inspired to work here. The people are warm and welcoming. There is a lot of hardship, but I feel like people are generally happy. Its weird to be leaving just when I feel like I'm starting to get into the culture and know more of the language. I can make any Tanzanian laugh with a few phrases I know. I look forward to coming back here and working on some water projects.

I will not however miss the call to pray at 5am every morning. The little Muslim "come pray" song is lovely, but not at that time of the day. I think stuff doesn't get done around here because people are so often praying.

This weekend was filled with trips to the beach. Where I am staying in Bububu is only a minute walk to the beach but the other beaches I have visited are so stunning.

We went to visit a friend of Nanette's, in Mugwapawni. What an amazing woman! We visited slave caves and went swimming. We also went to Nmemba island with a whole crew of people on Sunday. It was the most beautiful water I have ever swam in. I've been in the water every day since Ive been here. Ill try to post some photos. You'll see.

I dove to a ship wreck yesterday and completed my PADI certification. I've been testing the local water sources for E. coli and trying a solar cooker to heat and kill bacteria (it hasn't worked yet. i.e., it hasn't gotten hot enough). I worked on building a rabbit hutch today with some lovely British girls, which was hilarious to watch the men try to understand how women can know how to use tools and cut and nail wood.

Some of the photos include Abu and his monkey Cobra, the dhow trip to Nmemba island, and the wonderful people I've been hanging with this week.

Off to Thailand tomorrow! Sada, I cant wait to celebrate your birthday.