Steppes In Africa; One Letter at a Time- G is for: Going Forward; Next Destination: Karatu, Tanzania! (6/14)

[Steppesister]

That is interesting about Tanzaniz having to be heated. I like your rough cut ring more than the blue ones. It has more character.

I would have never thought of that either! I wonder how that was discovered?! And I agree, more of a different take, less known variation of the stone.

This painting is perfect. I love it.

It'll be nice to get it framed and hung up!

 

[pkondz]

Just keep swimming, just keep swimming....

Nope. You missed the pool. No swimming for you in Africa.

Bigger and more flavorful than what I'm used to here.

Really! Huh!

There were fewer opportunities where the prices were as good, the selection as extensive, or as conveniently located. There was at least one place I regret a little bit not at least looking.

Ah.
And...

It reminded me somewhat of a typical spiel in any cruise port anywhere else in the world. Except with a little bit more information.

And not as much "port".

VERY green. It was rainy season, and I'm sure that makes a big difference, but the landscape in Arusha was VERY different than further east where I was headed.

Can't wait to see more.

BINGO!!!! "Boma" In Swahili, "boma" primarily means an enclosure or fence, often made of thorny branches. It can also refer to an open space used for social gatherings, especially in a game reserve or safari lodge. Additionally, "boma" can be used more broadly to describe a homestead, a fortified village, or a government office.

So many interpretations!

I would imagine that SAFARI and tourism is easily well over 50% of the GDP.

And Tanzanite is the other 50.

Actually... got curious so looked it up. According to Google's AI:
About 1/3 agriculture, 1/3 industry (whatever that means) and 1/3 services. Guessing most of which is tourism services.