Arrived in Arusha

We left Moshi Monday morning and arrived in Arusha a couple hours later. The hotel we checked into is wonderful. The rooms are big, beautiful and have a nice bath tub!

As the team headed to a coffee shop for lunch, George, Charles (the guy who arranged our transportation and safari) and I headed to the immigration office to sort out my visa issue. I am only allowed in the country for 90 days and by leaving on Wednesday, it will be 92 days. Charles had called someone he knew at the immigration office who was able to help us. He is the guy in charge of visas for Arusha region which includes the Kenya/Tanzania border office. He told me I won’t have any issues at the border and told us to give them his name if they give me trouble.

(George and Charles)

Once that was finished we joined the team for lunch at a place called Africafe. It reminded me of my favorite place in Nairobi, Java. I had the most amazing guacamole, bacon cheeseburger. It melted in my mouth!

After lunch, we walked to the Maasai market so the team could do some shopping. George worked his magic and scored some good deals for people.

Then we headed back to the hotel where we had some free time to do whatever. I got caught up on some work in our room and then took a bath (so great!) while George hung out and played cards.

It was a nice relaxing day. Can’t wait for the safari tomorrow!