Now That We're Back

Africa was amazing!!! Although I am glad to be back in a place fraught with amenities, Africa is still on my mind. Tanzania was a completely different life. A place where there was no time. A place where as long as you had the basic necessities (food, clothes) you were happy to be alive. Tanzania was a life changing experience for me. I learned so much about the the indigenous cultures, and way of life and also what they thought of the typical American. Going to the overpopulated school in Arusha made me appreciate my education and all the resources available to me. The look on the each students face when we handed them just one pencil made me feel as though I gave them all that they desired and more. The visit to the elder in the village made one appreciate life and help realize that being diligent and respectful now will definitely pay off in the long run. And the most memorable part of Africa, to me, was when our vehicle had a flat tire while on our way to the Ngorogoro Crater. The area where we stopped was just savanna for miles and miles. We were able to get out and just run in the forever fields. It made me realize that peace within oneself cannot be achieved through the modern technologies that we all crave to have, or through the busy city lives. Peace is achieved through allowing oneself to see the world around you and appreciate all that you have. Peace is sought when one is truly content.