Africa makes a different impression on everyone. Not even two persons can tell the same way what they have seen. Through our diary you can see how this magnifique country influenced the tourists with its unique culture and beautiful landscapes. The humanitarian tourists will share their experiences, their thoughts and feeilings just like the colleagues of the Foundation for Africa who have been working here since longer period.
Lidia- volunteer in Tanzania, christmas time 2012
Upon arrival ...
2012. December 22.
It was a pleasure to see all the familiar faces again and have my dear host's red beans and steamed cabbage for lunch again. Up to this date it is still a mystery to me how red beans are eaten with pineapple and bananas. I was touched when I noticed that the kids were wearing the clothes that we brought last year, and still had the cuddly toys... Further information
Preparing for christmas with children
2012. December 23.
On December 23rd, I spent the morning with my new colleague, David and the kids and we did lots of activities including competions and learning Christmas songs. I was delighted to see that the kids have improved a lot since I last saw them. They were very well behaved and quick learners too. We spent the afternoon with further fun activities and... Further information
"Holy night.."
2012. December 24.
On 24th December we got the kids involved in arts and crafts in the daytime and in the evening we sit around a Christmas tree brought from hungary, lit 24 cadles and placed them around the tree in a heart shape and sang Christmas songs. The orphans were amazed with the candle lights and in the end they asked for blessings for us either in... Further information
Gifts, christmas walk
2012. December 25.
On 25th December, Christmas day, Lidia aka Mrs Santa J for the day handed out presents to the kids including Rubik's cubes, christmas tablecloths, red christmas towels, T-shirts, plastic cups. I enjoyed every moment spent together, and I didn't want anything during my African Christmas but love and be at peace. Christmas lunch was prepared too:... Further information
Visiting the country
2012. December 26.
Mount Kilimanjaro, rain forest -Lidia in the Tanzanian nature.- Further information
