Tanzania

Part II with Pete O’Neal

Like everywhere else we went, in Tanzania we spoke (and listened) to people from all walks of life about their views of the United States. Around Arusha, several people mentioned an American we should talk to, a guy named Pete O’Neal who had been living in Tanzania for over 30 years. It didn’t make sense […]

Headed towards Cape Town, South Africa

Well, today we are leaving beautiful Tanzania – we’re headed towards Cape Town, South Africa. As excited as I am to see and learn about South Africa, I am very sad to leave Arusha and the people I’ve met. After dropping of a small gift of Seelah, Allan took us to Kilimanjaro airport. From there […]

Pete O’Neal: Long Video Interview

Former Black Panther now in Tanzania.

After Bangalore, I am grateful for this Eden

We arrived here in Arusha, Tanzania a few days ago. This area is one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen in my travels. Thick, green, luscious foliage covers every square inch of the mountainous areas, particularly around 19,000 foot Kilimanjaro. This is the land of the Masai people and also home to […]

Tanzania: This is where we were all created

Man o’ Man I love the time I’ve spent in Tanzania. This country is so so beautiful and the people are so welcoming, smart and F-I-N-E! (Special note to all my single sisters out there).
Where to start, We landed in Dar es Salaam (Capital of Tanzania) on Sunday. I found this sweet house for rent […]

Combining indigenous and modern wisdoms

This morning Allan picked us up and brought us to his office to tell us more about Terrawatu: Bridging indigenous and modern worlds - the idea is “combining indigenous and moder wisdomes and technologies” - in Tanzania, Terrawatu works with the Masai, who know about traditional medicines/indigenous plants which can be used to treat all […]

Pete O’Neal, Imbaseni (near Arusha), Tanzania

The Energy, Noises, and the Smiles

TODAY WE WERE UP AND READY TO LEAVE AROUND 7AM- BACK TO THE AIRPORT IN DAR- WE NEEDED TO GO BACK TO KILIMANJARO AND FROM THERE TO ARUSHA- A NORTH EASTERN AREA OF TANZANIA- THIS IS WHERE WE WOULD STAY FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK. ARUSHA HAS A POPULATION OF ABOUT 3 MILLION, AND […]

Today I left for Africa! Unbelievable!

Today I left for Africa! Unbelievable! I can’t believe the time has arrived! I’m incredibly excited! I’ll be flying out of Mpls and heading to Amsterdam. From there I fly to Tanzania- first to Kilimanjaro, and then on to Dar Es Salaam, the capital city.
I SLEPT MOST OF THE WAY TO AMSTERDAM- NOTHING TOO EXCITING […]