I feel like I’m starting to get the hang of things around here. My Swahili is getting better, slowly but surely. I can find most places on campus, and I’ve done my first load of bucket laundry. The water is out again, but I’m prepared with a bucket full, and I don’t have to haul it up six flights of stairs. I’ve only been here for a week, and classes haven’t started yet, but I think this will be a good home for me for the next 5 or 6 months. My favorite place so far is the roof of my dorm. It’s 9 stories up, and since no one here is worried about lawsuits, you can scramble up to the very top. It has the most amazing 360° view! I was expecting city all around and was pleasantly surprised to find a lot of greenery. The city sprawls out along the coastline, but the university is far enough from the bustling urban center to have a surprising peace about it. Looking East, there are some open green spaces and even a few ponds between me and Dar, and opposite that is the sunset. Right now, there are a few clouds in the sky that are turning nice and rosy. It’s a nice peaceful sunset; not one that knocks you off your feet, but one you can watch and appreciate the view, the breeze, and the calm from way up here. The night is amazing from the roof, too. It’s too windy for mosquitoes, and you can see the stars. I was surprised how many stars you can see considering the city size. I hope this tranquil place isn’t too popular during the semester!
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This roof sounds like such an awesome place to hang out! I'm glad you've found a little refuge, hope that you have many happy days and nights up there. And when you look at the moon, just think of me and know that it's the same moon shining down on me and our blossoming love.
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