Day 2: Malangi and mozzies nets

Today we left the comfort of our hotel room into the unknown! We arrived at malangi school we had an amazing welcome by an astounding group of people. Dancing, singing and eating lunch with the community. We felt lots of emotion. 

One of the highlights of the day was a butterfly that found a new home on the front of barnabys trousers. 

Later on in the evening the boys put blood, sweat and tears into their football match and came out victorious with a win of 8-7.

We spent time laughing and trying to put up our mossy nets  in creative ways that did not always work! The group had their first experience of the african night sky. We could not believe how many stars were there. We sat staring at the sky and enjoying the view. Excellent first day!

Sorry no photo tonight the wi-fi has crashed! 

Day 1: Tanzania Culture

We had an early rise and after having breakfast we began our orientation. We then went to the cultural heritage centre where we had lunch. 

We had the opportunity to try local food cooked by a local African cook and we were surprised at how amazing the food was. The food was served with tea called tangoweazy a ginger based tea that will never be forgotten as it was the best tea in the world. 

The cultural centre was beautiful and historical with sculptures/art/masks.

The roads were full of people and full of energy with people spilling over on the streets. We also had a great view of mount meru from our hotel which was like a postcard! See below!

All is good with the team and we are off to bed now after a yummy dinner!

Team arrived into Kili

Dear all

The team have safely arrived into Kilimanjaro International Airport and are now en route to their accommodation in Arusha.

We will post another update tomorrow after they have had a good night's sleep.

Thanks

Team Inspire 

Team not affected

Dear Parents,

Team not affected

I am sure you are aware of the attacks tonight at Aturtak Airport in Istanbul. We want to reassure you that the team’s flight was due to depart Istanbul at 18.40, several hours before the attack took place. We have checked the flight departed as planned.

We have spoken to the school and will let you all know as soon as the team arrive safely into Kilimanjaro.

If you have any further concerns please do call the Inspire Emergency line: 07531 872 658.

 

With best wishes

Beth

 

 

Beth Chapman

Managing Director 

Inspire Worldwide

Pre Departure Info

Dear Team Tanzania,

We hope that your preparation and packing is going well!

Just a couple of last-minute tips:

1.  Please remember that your luggage allowance for the main hold is 25kg maximum + 8kg for hand luggage. Please do keep to this allowance. It should be more than enough for all your kit.
2. Please do not to pack any walking boots on the outside of the main hold luggage. They almost certainly won’t arrive still attached, we recommend you wear your boots for the flight to keep them safe (and save on weight in your main bag).
3.  Please also pack a change of underwear, toothbrush (not paste, unless it is less than 100ml) and any other absolute essentials in your hand luggage (i.e. medication, anti-malarial tablets), just in case any main bags go missing on the flight. It is unlikely, but best to be safe.

Keeping in touch:

We have set up this blog for your group, to keep parents and friends up to date with what your team is up to. 

 Your family and friends can comment on posts and photographs. We will be updating the blog as often as possible with your news. Please feel free to pass this link on to anyone who you think would like to stay up to date with the team’s activities.

Trip Information: 
Don’t forget you can find specific trip information and documents here: http://inspire-worldwide.com/portland-place-trip-information-2016 This page has some key documents (itinerary, trip information pack, risk assessments) plus general Inspire information and our Emergency number – also detailed below.

Flights and arrival: As you know you will be flying with Turkish Airlines from London Gatwick via Istanbul. We will update the blog to let your family and friends know when you have arrived safely in Tanzania.

On arrival in Tanzania Matt and Amy, the Inspire Group Leaders, will be there to meet you wearing their Inspire t-shirts. You will then take the short drive by private bus to the Briston Hotel in Arusha, where you will have time for some rest before breakfast and in-country orientation with your leaders.

If your family need to contact a member of the team urgently at any point please make a note of the Inspire 24 hour EMERGENCY number: 07531 872 658. This number is manned in the UK 24 hours a day in case of any emergency situations where your family/friends need to contact a member of the team urgently.

For all other queries, please use the Inspire office number: 01273 249543.

If you have any last minute questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us. Otherwise we hope you have an incredible time and look forward to keeping your family and friends updated throughout your time in Tanzania.

With best wishes
Jess and all at Inspire Worldwide