Saturday morning Kelly, Doug, Theresa, owen and I went to the Sober House where Kelly was running a meeting for the residents in recovery. This group found out about us when Kelly did an addiction presentation in Arusha the previous week. Adam, the director, asked us to come to the facility to talk with the 46 men and 2 women in recovery residing there.
We all took turns introducing ourselves. They were very impressed that this was Owen's second trip to Tanzania. He told them he is on summer break and will start Form 3 (the equivalent of 11th grade) in the fall.
We listened while Kelly talked to the group and Adam translated. What was supposed to be an hour meeting lasted over two hours because the residents were so engaged in listening and asking questions.
After the meeting we went outside and checked out the property with a chicken coup, bunnies, pigeons and a cat.
One guy wanted to talk to owen. He asked him what he was studying in school and asked for an email to keep in touch!
Tina and Doris went into town to buy bulk oil and rice that we donated to the group.
Then Tina led us all in a singing if I Take the Ball (which is often sung in the primary schools). It was quite humorous!!
Sanjay is an artist and owen bought one of his paintings before we left.
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