It’s official - I’m in Tanzania!
The trip was long, but there are no issues to report. The highlight of the flight was sitting beside a nice couple from Germany on their way to Tanzania to take a safari. We talked about traveling, politics, families, social issues and economics.
We had time to kill. Actually, we had more than 8 hours to kill before landing in Arusha.
I appreciate the conversation – not because it was a time filler- but because of their perspective on the culture in the US.
I enjoy traveling for many different reasons, but I most enjoy the chance to see the US… to see my culture from a different point of view.
It’s not an easy thing to do when you get into the routine of daily life. The gas station attendant would probably look at me a little funny if I asked for their thoughts on the economy and how to fix it.
I certainly lucked out meeting my new friends. We didn’t agree on everything but we worked out most of the problems in the US - and a few in Germany- in one 8-hour flight.
If only it could be that easy!
I hope they enjoy their safari and I hope they enjoy reading this post. They certainly made the last leg of a long flight fly by.
Pun intended.
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