Sokoine

On Thursday we went to present at Sokoine University.  We used the same format as yesterday but added some context for an agriculture oriented school.  The room was quite different with lots of tables.  The funny thing was that the IBM team had gathered on one side of the room ...

 

... and almost all the students sat on the other side.  At first it looked like a totally segregated room and I was feeling uncomfortable about it and tried to get some students to spread around, but that was not successful.  

 

And I have the luncheon photos from Mzumbe University with Mr Musabila  the day prior.  

 

Ashish, Sonja, Mr Musabila and Philip.  The guy in the background is serving. 

And so today, the hotel staff came to me and asked if I could move to another room.  That would be number four at the Arc Hotel here.  They wanted me out of the Presidential Suite.  I think there was some government officials coming.  I was reluctant, but really had no choice.  They moved my stuff including the 10,000 Shilling tip I had left under the edge of my pillow. - Looks like I cannot even give away a tip. 

On Saturday, we are going on a 5 hour hike in the mountains.  Imagine hiking in 85 degree weather with 90 plus percent humidity with the sun directly overhead (remember we are at the equator).  So if I don't blog next week, you will know why.   

And just now I found out that the Internet is down.  We think we have maxed out our usage for the month.  That will be a problem as I will not be able to save what I am typing right now. 

 Ah  . . .  but three hours later, we are back up and able to save and publish.