This was Peter’s last day. We got up late and had a leisurely breakfast with Charlotte and her mum and auntie. Then once Peter had packed we walked down to ACTT and met Robert for lunch at Mama Irene’s.
This afternoon we went to visit Juan, who is one of the board members for ACTT. We have known Juan for a number of years and usually try to catch up when we are in Moshi. Juan has a company that produces vanilla essence and today we were treated to a tour of the factory. For this he had to wear some fetching yellow lab coats and hair nets (unless like Robert you don’t have hair).
The tour was interesting and the smell was amazing. When we left Juan gave us a bottle of vanilla to bring home.
We then returned to TemboTamu so Peter could shower before Robert took him to the airport. On the way to the airport we had our first views of Kilimanjaro this trip.
We got to the airport in plenty of time so had time for a beer with Peter before he checked in.
Robert then drove me back to TemboTamu. This evening Charlotte and her mum and auntie had cooked dinner for us all. It was nice to have some Western food for a change. They had cooked tomato soup and then vegetable pasta, all very nice. Tony even helped a little.
That evening we sat up late chatting so were late to bed.
Day 18
I got up late this morning and had breakfast with Tony. We then watched a video together before he went off to Tae Kwon Do.
I then walked down to ACTT where I had lunch with Robert. I then did some emails and blog before walking back to TemboTamu. This afternoon it was very quiet there as Tony was staying at a friends and Charlotte was out.
This evening I went out for at KiliHome with Robert, Paula and Grace. Paula was the very first student we supported through ACTT, about 6 years ago and we have stayed in touch ever since. We have known Grace for about 3 years since she started volunteering at ACTT. She has also done some project work for us but now works at the Vanilla Factory for Juan. We had a lovely evening catching up. It was another late night.
Day 19
Today was Sunday and a very quiet day. It was the last day for Charlotte’s mum and auntie so we all enjoyed breakfast together. They then went off to do some last minute shopping. Frank had some things to attend to so I stayed home with Tony. We played games, chatted and watched some videos.
About 4ish Frank came home and we all went to Keys for pizza.
This evening Charlotte went to the airport with her mum and auntie and Frank had to go out to make arrangements to go to a funeral tomorrow so it was just me and Tony again.
When Charlotte got back we had some food and then spent the evening with Tony.
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