Tanzania Blog
![Last Days and Nights and a Few Realizations]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1753722829/grotonorg/stb8twzgtjgiqp244gou/large_news1385846_1408663.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1753722829/grotonorg/stb8twzgtjgiqp244gou/large_news1385846_1408663.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1753722829/grotonorg/stb8twzgtjgiqp244gou/large_news1385846_1408663.jpg","width":688}])
Sanya Ogundipe
Our trip is coming to an end....
![Wide Awake on Orkeeswa Club Day]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1753722656/grotonorg/y9iclwwlffiild9w6qgg/large_news1385817_1408647.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1753722656/grotonorg/y9iclwwlffiild9w6qgg/large_news1385817_1408647.jpg","width":480}])
Sagata Das
Wednesday started with Juwon's cheerful voice whispering "wakey wakey" at 8:00 am.
![Safari Day and the Synergy of Game Life]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1753713294/grotonorg/gycu9mawkgapf2f9iyvq/large_news1385753_1408597.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1753713294/grotonorg/gycu9mawkgapf2f9iyvq/large_news1385753_1408597.jpg","width":480}])
Semira Bakare
In Swahili, ‘safari’ means journey. I loved the smooth drive that stretched for countless kilometers west of Monduli. Our destination was Tarangire National Park.
![Our Last Week Begins]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1753712533/grotonorg/qer2jqyk3nnkwe0y8ief/large_news1385700_1408560.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1753712533/grotonorg/qer2jqyk3nnkwe0y8ief/large_news1385700_1408560.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1753712533/grotonorg/qer2jqyk3nnkwe0y8ief/large_news1385700_1408560.jpg","width":640}])
Juwon Lee
After a fun and restful weekend, our group gathered for breakfast at 8:30 AM.
![Rest Day with New Friends]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1753711016/grotonorg/va44rwgpqxto1kb8padr/large_news1385671_1408458.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1753711016/grotonorg/va44rwgpqxto1kb8padr/large_news1385671_1408458.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1753711016/grotonorg/va44rwgpqxto1kb8padr/large_news1385671_1408458.jpg","width":640}])
Jayden Gumira
Today was our (sort of) rest day.
![Primary School kids and two Jam-packed days]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1753710657/grotonorg/gjsombgkjauryoydhzhr/large_news1385669_1408449.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1753710657/grotonorg/gjsombgkjauryoydhzhr/large_news1385669_1408449.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1753710657/grotonorg/gjsombgkjauryoydhzhr/large_news1385669_1408449.jpg","width":640}])
Nolan Wilson
Hey Blog, two day update coming your way...
![Passion, Inspiration and Dedication in Tanzania]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1753709682/grotonorg/pxyyflneveyzmncxdomo/large_news1385645_1408418.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1753709682/grotonorg/pxyyflneveyzmncxdomo/large_news1385645_1408418.jpg","width":480}])
Sage Greaves
Our past two days have differed significantly from what we have experienced so far in Tanzania. Thanks to three bright young minds that have flourished because of Orkeeswa, we are beginning to learn how passion, inspiration, and dedication can change the lives for members of underserved communities.
![Falling In Love with Orkeeswa]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1753709222/grotonorg/qd9a3azdnj66gldrjbhu/large_news1385594_1408369.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1753709222/grotonorg/qd9a3azdnj66gldrjbhu/large_news1385594_1408369.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1753709222/grotonorg/qd9a3azdnj66gldrjbhu/large_news1385594_1408369.jpg","width":640}])
Adalynne Mertz
Over the last two days, Groton has continued to fall in love with the beautiful Orkeeswa community, students, and faculty.
![Venturing to Maasai Homes]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1753379455/grotonorg/wlxhz7hfirvocamvnaxq/large_news1385571_1408362.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1753379455/grotonorg/wlxhz7hfirvocamvnaxq/large_news1385571_1408362.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1753379455/grotonorg/wlxhz7hfirvocamvnaxq/large_news1385571_1408362.jpg","width":640}])
Zoe Hardwick
The day started off with alarms, causing us to roll out of bed all a bit tired. However as we drove to the school on the familiar yet comforting bumpy road, excitement filled us all.
![Saturday "Grow The Girls" Outreach!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1753379154/grotonorg/i00l8bponvb9kwfkt74k/large_news1385560_1408317.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1753379154/grotonorg/i00l8bponvb9kwfkt74k/large_news1385560_1408317.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1753379154/grotonorg/i00l8bponvb9kwfkt74k/large_news1385560_1408317.jpg","width":640}])
Alejandro and Jacques
Today was a very full day! We started the day on less sleep than usual, having picked up the rest of the GEO group from the airport last night and then celebrating with a very fun dinner until 1am. We all woke up with a lot of energy though because we were very excited to finally go to Orkeeswa as a full group.
![A snapshot of a day at Orkeeswa]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1753378926/grotonorg/nlxxesnaa4y34i7evz0s/large_news1385556_1408312.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1753378926/grotonorg/nlxxesnaa4y34i7evz0s/large_news1385556_1408312.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1753378926/grotonorg/nlxxesnaa4y34i7evz0s/large_news1385556_1408312.jpg","width":640}])
Kayla Zheng
Hi blog,
We started today by eating breakfast at around 8:40.