So, we are back in Dar es Sallam - which is actually really nice because we can finally sort of blend in again.
Meru was amazing. The hiking was sick. First day you walk up through essentially a rain forest. We saw a troop of at least 100 baboons, black and white colobus monkeys, and tons of antelope. Not to mention we got charged by a cape buffalo just before we reached camp - and our ranger had to scare it away with his rifle. Anyways the rest of the hike was incredible. No views from the summit - it was stuck in a cloud the entire time we were on the mountain, but the views from the ridge and of kili were amazing.
then we went to the Usambaras where they actually have water and grow everything and camped on the edge of the rift escarpment.
Tomorrow Zanzibar, then the beach for a few days and then home! We are very ready to be done with this country. We've had some amazing experiences, but we are a little done looking like giant, neon flashing, fat walking wallets to everyone.
O you are wazungu - you have lots of money - you can pay 3x as much for the same ferry as a local person. The other thing that pisses me off is that all the touristy things you have to pay in American dollars, which we don't have and they screw you on the exchange rate.
Anywhoo - we are a bit jaded, but I can't wait to show you guys pictures.
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