Seven years ago, our friends Fran and Libby set off on an adventure in Sumbawanga, Tanzania. They encountered diseases, worked with Catholic brothers, and attempted to teach at the local school. Originally published as a series on the blog last year, we wanted to revisit Fran's entertaining account of their time in this African town. These are their stories.
Part I
In this first chronicle, Fran Daniels shares the start of her five months in Africa: getting to the remote village in Tanzania that she'll be teaching in. Link to full post...
Part II
In the second Chronicle, Fran talks about the beginning of school, what it's like to work out in rural Africa, and the complex issue of foreign aid in developing countries. Link to full post...
Part III
This week's chronicle touches on malaria, the confusing Tanzanian school system, teacher's pets, and differing gender norms. Link to full post...
Part IV
In the fourth installment of "The Flancesca Chronicles", Fran talks about getting malaria, disciplining school children, and finally receiving hers and Libby's custom African dresses. Link to full post...
Part V
Finally, some photos! Flan shares images from her time in Tanzania in the fifth installment of "The Flancesca Chronicles". Link to full post...
Part VI
An excursion to Lake Rukwa guided by drunk locals, trying to get a prescription when you don't speak the same language as the non-pharmasicts working at the pharmacy, and getting creative when teaching Biology. Ladies and Gentelmen, we bring you "The Flancesca Chronicles", Part VI. Link to full post...
Part VII
A short and sweet update from Flan. Link to full post...
Part VIII
Fran gets malaria AGAIN. Libby gets typhoid. They both get robbed. Events take a turn for the worst in the latest chronicles of Flancesca for our two volunteers. Link to full post...
Part IX
Libby leaves for the US. Flancesca leaves Sumbawanga. Things don't always go as planned. Link to full post...
Part X
The last installment of The Flancesca Chronicles. After leaving Sumbawanga, Flan plays tourist in Zanzibar and Tanzania with her friend Jeff. Link to full post...
