My Final Day

"Do everything with so much love in your heart that you would never want to do it any other way."

Words can't even begin to describe this summer. I met people I will never forget and fell in love with 28 adorable children. I took a giant leap of faith deciding to spend three months in Africa and I could not be more grateful for everything this opportunity has taught me and everything I have learned. Thank you to everyone that made this summer so incredible!

After 30-odd hours of travel, I am finally home safe and sound! I can't wait to spend the next 10 days with friends and family before heading back to Boston.

Cheers to future adventures with friends new and old! I've officially caught the travel bug and can't wait to see more of the world.

XOXO,
Amanda  

Day 86

My last night in Tanzania!

I can not believe I leave tomorrow.

In 24 hours I will be at the airport. 

I'm ready, but I'm not ready.

I'm so happy, but I'm so sad.

I can't decide yet if I want to smile or cry.

(But I'm leaning towards cry.)

Today the new Volunteer Coordinator arrived so we spent the morning and part of the afternoon meeting with her. The rest of the afternoon was spent at the orphanage.

Warning: 

The following story is kind of gross. 

Shujaa and Ebeni both woke up from their naps having pooped their pants. I thought it'd be no big deal because lets be honest, accidents at the orphanage are nothing new. There's a handful of children still potty training.
These accidents though, they were different. 
I realized this as soon as I noticed pieces of poop falling out of Ebeni's pants as we walked (and Shujaa waddled) down the hall to the laundry room, leaving something like a bread crumb trail behind us.

Safe to say they both required a bath. It was absolutely disgusting and hilarious at the same time. After stripping their clothes, they both stood naked, their legs and bum covered in poo, singing and laughing with each other. What goof balls!

Look at these two handsome boys, all nice and clean!

Ashley cooked us dinner, dessert, and bought us wine to celebrate our last night. I've said a million times that the people here are wonderful and she's no exception. Can't wait to visit you in Toronto and adventure together in Boston! Miss you already Ash! You're a frickin' genius!

XOXO,

Amanda