It's a little bit harder to access internet up here, so I am sorry to keep people waiting. Costs me many Tanzanian Shillings to get online.
The largest note in Tanzania is 10,000 T-shillings. That is about 8 bucks to us in Canada. So, if it costs $1000 USD to climb Kilimanjaro, that's like 1 million T-shillings (and a huge bulge in my pocket - of cash that is). Therefore, purchases often involve handing over dozens of notes. No interac here.
Arusha is a growing city to be sure. The Lonely Planet Guide from 2008 says that the population is 3 million. Today it is 7 Million. More people + same infrastructure = Busy place.
War crimes trials for Rwandan genocide take place here. Free to watch. Fascinating.
Masai people everwhere I look. Imagine that!
Great stories from Kilimanjaro and Safari to be told. Will have more time on the weekend. I have the best "where were you when Crosby scored in overtime" story. I have met many Russians, Siss, Americans, Swedes, etc who are all envious that we won.
More later!
The largest note in Tanzania is 10,000 T-shillings. That is about 8 bucks to us in Canada. So, if it costs $1000 USD to climb Kilimanjaro, that's like 1 million T-shillings (and a huge bulge in my pocket - of cash that is). Therefore, purchases often involve handing over dozens of notes. No interac here.
Arusha is a growing city to be sure. The Lonely Planet Guide from 2008 says that the population is 3 million. Today it is 7 Million. More people + same infrastructure = Busy place.
War crimes trials for Rwandan genocide take place here. Free to watch. Fascinating.
Masai people everwhere I look. Imagine that!
Great stories from Kilimanjaro and Safari to be told. Will have more time on the weekend. I have the best "where were you when Crosby scored in overtime" story. I have met many Russians, Siss, Americans, Swedes, etc who are all envious that we won.
More later!
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