Mwanza.

Tues 7.27.10

Today was my day off.   I did some cleaning, washed my bag, and not much of anything.  In the afternoon, Deidre and I went into town so I can get photos printed for gifts.  This was probably the first and last time Deidre decided to wear a dress that showed her knees.  No one (except foreigners and prostitutes) wear clothes that show their knees and shoulders.  She was getting stares and comments from the men in town. Gotis galore!!!

First, we went thru the central market (narrow paths – selling big sacks, ties, etc).  There was everything you can possible think of: bags of all sizes, cloth, food, etc. We went to the photo shop, where an old computer was used to download pics from my USB.  I paid 2600 (200 per photo) to print. 

We walked down to the port to find out how much the ferry will be for Deidre.  We ran into the huge storks (I chased one and everyone laughed) – must have been a sight to see.

Then off to our trek to find the Royal Pub to meet up with Natalie and Courtney.  We ended up making a circle and continually had to ask along the way (found another cool pub).  We finally made it.  We just had a drink and headed to Mwanza Hotel for dinner.  Of course, I got the same thing as last time – Aloo Dam Hamshiri and vegetable samosas.  Tonight was the boys’ last night in Mwanza.

The boys were leaving early in the morning, so we called it a night and took a taxi home. We came home and were greeted by a snake by our front door. Eek!