We are halfway through the 2007 Houghton Program here in Iringa. Lots has happened, so I will not try and update you on every detail. I have, however, added another set of photos (Maasai & Ruaha) from the past month here in Tanzania. Click on "Photographic Portfolio" to view the new set of photos.
One of the great parts of this semester program is that it’s experiential. After studying wildlife ethology (behavior), the students traveled to Ruaha National Park to observe animals up close. After studying local history, we spent an overnight observing how Uhambingetu, a local village, is slowly learning better agricultural methods. A trip to spend four days camping with the Maasai this past week really brought anthropology and culture change to life.
Katrina and Julia are in the midst of their last day of school before a one month break around the Easter season (today is also Julia's 16th birthday!). On Monday, Katrina will join our friend Sarah Miller for language school at Riverside Campsite for the next two weeks.
My responsibilities have been keeping me busy: grading tests and journals, holding discussions on mission work in Tanzania, organizing service opportunities, trying to keep trips running smoothly, and running errands. The students are currently in Iringa town spending three days living with Tanzanian families, which allows me a morning to catch up on email and my blog.
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