Friendships

We are learning so much about African customs and friendship, and even meeting people from other places besides Africa.
At last count, there are 2 Aussies and 3 Americans in Tarime. The Australians are a couple. She is originally from Ireland, and he is Tasmanian. Maggie is a pediatrians who has previously worked aith all classes of patients, including the Aborigines. She says many of them are poorer than the Tanzanians she sees at the Goodwill Hospital here. Chris, her husband, is a landscaper who is presently supervising the building of wells.
All five of us are learning that African time is fluid. People take pleasure in greeting and getting to know people. It is an honor to share time together. Somewhere, I feel we in The States have lost that appreciation for visiting and sharing.
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