6/20/11 S. Virginia Writes

(Background: The Sisters in Tanzania have only a handful of computers, though recent improvements in electricity and internet connections have made a big difference in how they can use them. Two laptops, one via S. Jenada, and one via the Province, went over to the sisters recently, to support their technological needs. S. Virginia, meanwhile, is learning how to, hopefully, transfer photos from her camera to the computer.)

Tonight Barbara and Elice took the chip out of my camera, so maybe you'll get some photos via e-mail, or maybe not!  Barbara helped Elice prepare her monthly Newsletter today, photos and all!  She also helped her with two thank you letters.  Elice was thrilled.

Would you believe, I made supper tonight!!  There were only three of us here, Elice , Barbara and myself.  I made soup and grilled cheese sandwiches.  Elice had never had grilled cheese; she  loved it.

6/20/11 S. Ellen Writes

Traffic jam.

The road.

 On Saturday morning we traveled to Bagamoyo, the first place where the missionaries came. We also saw the ruins at Kade where Islam came to Tanzania. We then took a dirt road for two hours (not counting the 40 minutes waiting for the truck that was blocking traffic to move) and a paved road another two hours to Morogoro, arriving at bedtime.

Housing along the way. Notice the maize in the foreground.

Along the way we saw many shops and traditional housing still being used.

On Sunday we had mass in the parish church. It was very interesting and the music was beautiful. The afternoon was the dedication of the well that Sharon Clark donated in Frank's memory.

 
Today we had Swahili class and a presentation on the history of the SDS in Tanzania. This afternoon will be an update on the new Jordan College.