ARUSHA, TANZANIA
Arusha s a medium size town in the northeastern corner of Tanzania that is the main staging area for safaris, as well as for those preparing to climb Mount Kilimanjaro
The clock tower in Arusha's main square
City street in Arusha
City street in Arusha
Shops along a city street in Arusha
City street in Arusha
City street in Arusha at the entrance to the outdoor market
Statue at a traffic circle in Arusha
An Arusha woman in traditional dress
A fruit vendor at the open market
The outdoor market
Dried sardines?
Dried sardines?
Loads of vegetables
Loads of vegetables
Dried codfish
The main street in Arusha, one of only two - during rush hour it is bumper-to-bumper traffic
Schoolchildren in Arusha
Leaving Arusha - the only glimpse I had of Mt. Kilimanjaro, since it is shrouded in clouds and fog most days of the year
MTO WA MBU
Literally, "Mosquito River," this town is located in a fertile growing valley between the town of Arusha and Lake Manyara. From here, fresh fruits and vegetables are shipped for distribution throughout Tanzania. This town also served as our camping park for two nights as my safari visited Arusha National Park and Lake Manyara National Park.
Daily life in Mto wa Mbu
Daily life in Mto wa Mbu
Daily life in Mto wa Mbu
Bundling sugar cane for sale
Daily life in Mto wa Mbu
Daily life in Mto wa Mbu
Typical earthen construction for a house
Braiding her daughter's hair
Traditional dress
The children are so cute
Carrying lumber
National pride reflected in her headdress
Selling potatoes on the side of the street
Preferred mode of transportation
African art has become big business
Selling red potatoes on the side of the street
A nice man I met
Traditional dress
Two Maasai women walking to Mto wa Mbu
Selling Maasai blankets in Mto wa Mbu
Marabou Stork nest in the trees surrounding Mto wa Mbu