Today is day two of our journey back to Dar. We stayed in Mbeya last night and had the chance to explore their local market. It was such a peaceful market compared to the Sumbawanga market. We stayed in the same missionary home that we stayed in on our way to Mumba. A haven amidst the city with warm beds and showers.
As I was riding the bus yesterday and today I was realizing just how much more comfortable I was here. On the way to Mumba it was all I could do to not be overwhelmed in all five senses. The scenery was new, the smells were new, etc. But this time, it was familiar, recognizable. I find it slightly hilarious that one can become completely comfortable squatting in the bush with 20 other women…..ha! When riding the bus here they only stop for three minutes so you have to run. My strategy is run really fast into the bush, not looking right or left because there are people all along the path (or lack of path), find your spot hoping nobody followed the mzungu to watch, and then run back because the bus is literally pulling away. You get used to it quite quickly actually. One final bus ride tomorrow and we’ll be finished with the bush for this trip.
We arrived in Mikumi around 1500 this afternoon and jumped in a car that took us straight to the national park and not half an hour into the trip did we find a lion and lioness! They were just lounging in the grass enjoying the setting sun. We also saw elephants (!!!!!!), Wildebeasts (wildebeest-ies as our guide called them), Giraffes, Zebras, and Jackels (today was only the first day). Tomorrow we head out bright and early to safari for a few hours before we catch our final bus to Dar.
Showers and sleep are on the menu for tonight.
Peace
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