Finally delivered my last lecture session at the library building at IAA. Was give a warm send off by the students. You can see their potential, eager to improve their lives and catch up with us in the developed world. It was worth staying up past midnight last night improving and refining my lecture and workshop materials.
Julie and I have a little time off now until our flights to Dar es Salaam late Sunday. Also Rochelle and the exam board returned to the UK late Friday night, so it is just us now.
We decided to visit the Cultural Heritage Centre, which is shaped like a drum, spear and a shield. It is full of African art and culture from all over the continent.
Many very scary fetishes, which are statues of people with deformed or exaggerated body parts, or full of pins and piercings. Much used for witch doctors and spiritual activities.
Some fascinating carvings and other landscape features. The area was also full of craft and African art shops. I bought some nice wooden bits and pieces for gifts etc. Also bought myself a Boa game made of carved ebony. Beautifully made. Its a traditional East African game, a bit like a cross between Backgammon and Ludo. Also called a Mancala game. Look forward to having friends round for Boa!!!
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