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This is a map of Tanzania, and part of Kenya. I flew into Dar es Salaam on January 11th, then traveled to my first school in Morogoro. This was followed by Iringa, then back to Dar.

The Aga Khan Academy in Mombasa, Kenya, was my next destination. Finally, I returned to Tanzania to visit the Mkombozi Center for Street Children in Moshi. I had hoped to give demos and classes in Dar, Tanga and Arusha; but time just didn’t permit.

My stay in Tanzania and Kenya was far too short; but I needed to return for second semester classes at Oberlin College. My final destination was Nairobi for my flight back to the U.S. But I’ll return to finish the work I have just begun with the wonderful people of Tanzania and Kenya.

Can’t write too much now, but I’m at the Mkombozi Centre for Street Children in Moshi, Tanzania (click on any pic for larger view).

One of the boys, Lukas, learned probably 20 skills within the first hour of jumping. Here’s a short list, just to give you an idea. For those of you who jump, I’ll understand if you’re incredulous.

Double under
Double under cross
Toad
Inverse Toad
Leg over
Caboose
Frog
Pushup
A.S.
T.S.
and the clincher…A.S. double under to pushup

One hour - this guy is superhuman. Some of these skills take months to learn. We have another jumping session in a few minutes, so we’ll see what else he and the other kids can pick up. Many of them have already learned how to do a double under, front cross, toad, etc. There is serious potential for a strong team here. I can’t wait to come back to work with them more.