I was told today that there is a bus from my work place, KIDT (which I erroneously called KIDP before - it stands for Kilimanjaro Industry Development Trust), but as usual the time table is not quite clear. What about the fare, though? It costs time, was the answer. So people working at the KIDT can get a ride for free, but unlike the frequent dala-dalas (the minivan buses) it only comes a few times a day. So if you miss it you are out of luck. "You have to pay time and attention to get to the bus stop early." I may try that one next time.
Today I was gonna get a ride, which I did - but it also meant I didn't get to the office until 11am...However, the setup is really good. I have a desk, "my" ethernet cable and a power outlet. Speaking of power outlet - the power was let out again yesterday... The second outage since I arrived. I had a feeling that it was going to happen - just like last time the wind picked up and minutes later it was really dark...
Apparently it gets windier towards Christmas, so I assume that is why people started putting candles on the tree. I had the chance to end my work day at 1pm today as Vicky was offering a ride back into town. But I decided to stay here and do some more reading on biogas facilities, which is likely to be my new subject, or at least part of the thesis with a revised focus on the hindrances to establish more sustainable practices.
Yesterday I left early because I got a ride at 3pm, so I hung out in Moshi for the afternoon and had a drink with Rasta John. I think pretty soon all the people who constantly are trying to sell me stuff or safaris will know me and realize I am staying for longer and I will not do a safari or buy their pictures and other things. The town is very small after all and Dora thinks she knows one of Rasta John's family members, if we are talking about the same shop.
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