Tanzania: Day 3 — Ukombozi

From Tanzania Album 3

A much more rested team set out this morning at 7 a.m. for Ukombozi for our third distribution. Our driver took us down many a winding road but he doesn't mind stopping for directions or at least asking opinions on which roads to take.

When we arrived at Ukombozi we set up in the courtyard of a primary school. A beautiful cashew tree stood in the centre and most of the children were already in classes. We heard their voices reciting their lessons with their teachers.

Before beginning our distribution the students had a special gift for us. They sang three songs accompanied by an outstanding children's drum section. Their teacher who was leading them was all smiles and very proud of his students. I once heard that "music is where we hang our memories." The melodic and joyous voices of these Tanzanian children will be a memory I will carry with me forever.

Distribution four is in Kwembi tomorrow with more memories to come ...

Nancy Loveless for the SCAW 2007 Tanzania travelling team.

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