First solo trip into Arusha.

After dropping multiple hints and gaining no response, I knew it was time to bite the bullet and head into town by myself. Was it a matter of urgency, not really, but the garden bed was actually completed on time, including some great fertilised soil, and the herb people would not be around for another 4-5 weeks.

So,boda boda (motor bike, my inner Peter Fonda has emerged) to Kilala, dulla dulla (something akin to a sardine can on wheels, Kombi size and fits up to 25 people, plus bags of rice, chickens and an assortment things) and so arrived in Arusha. The Mesula Farmers Market happens on the 1st Saturday of the month and what a treat it was. Scored 21 herb plants, a great pair of handmade leather shoes for $AUD35.00, smoked Gouda, Danish bread, ran into some familiar faces and spread the word about the studio and The Small Things. Heavy laden I got a boda boda back to the main road and waited for thee 'sardine tin'. This is where Tanzania is so different and amazing, everyone one on the bus helped me get settled, nursed some of the bags, and even made sure I got of at the right spot, with such graciousness and good humour.

Got home, unpacked, too hot to garden, off to Usa River for BBQ chicken and an icy Heineken. Bargained a watch down from 30,000tsh to 7,000tsh. 3 Maasai Shuka ( a type of shawl cum wrap, cum official clothing) from 45,000tsh down to 33,000tsh. I embarrassed myself a bit by not keeping enough cash to share a soda with the seller, but I promised to return.

Home then to plant the herbs feeling fairly chuffed with how the day turned out.

Thrilled to announce the planting of the plants for food (commonly known as herbs) garden at The SmallThings Nkoaranga. Made possible by Tools for Tanzania.

One of my worst fears surfaced last evening, in the shower, soap from head to toe, the power goes out, the water turns icy and in the pitch dark I just cannot convince myself to get under the cold water. Suppose it was good I was using goat's milk soap was able to towel it off.

Thank you for your continued support through your comments. Greetings to three Newbies Alisia Priolo, Kendal Cuthbert and Denise Olsen, I don't know who you are or where you are, but your comments are much appreciated.

The images are, the herb garden, the new sign at the studio, Dino, my stylist and the you beaut shoes.