A Day at Jangwani...and some wings!

We were supposed to move into our new house today.  Alas, it is not completed...they are still doing quite a bit of construction and cleaning.  We are fervently praying that we'll be able to move in on Monday and just let the workers continue their "thing" around us.  Let's keep on hoping!

In the mean time, we had some free time.  SO, let's be thankful for our opportunities and go to the beach and the pool!

We hadn't ever visited Jangwani, so Laura, one of our new best friends here ;), went with us!

Normally I wouldn't blog about another trip to the beach; but, there is quite a funny story from today that I just have to share!

We had lunch while we were at Jangwani and I wouldn't be surprised with all the activity and really pretty girls there, if we weren't in the middle of the "Miss Tanzania" festivities.  There was music, dancing, lots of food, races and games on the beach.  What a day.  For lunch, Indy ordered chicken wings.  We both LOVE our chicken wings.  Now, we knew they would be different here, more Indian in flavor; but, he asked for some Ranch dressing to go with them, for dipping.  The lady "seemed" to understand what we were asking for.  Attempt one rendered us a salad.  Nope, that's not what we wanted, we want the dressing that goes ON the salad.  She seems to understand, she leaves and is gone for some time.  Then a manager comes out, with better English skills, and asks us again what we want.  We are very visual, demonstrating how we want the salad dressing or sauce to dip our wings into.  How in America this is what people do.  He assures us he understands what we're talking about.  About 5 minutes later, the first lady returns with beef stew and a big smile on her face.  She goes about demonstrating how we should dip the wings into the stew.  We could barely contain ourselves.  She was super kind and tried so hard.  I think next time we order wings, I'll bring my own ranch dressing (thanks Inna for those packets), I can fit it in my purse, no problem.  Too bad they don't have Blue Cheese dressing packets.

Yes, there are things we miss about America...today, you've heard about a few of them!

The pool at Jangwani.  I like that it has the little wall separating the shallow from the deep end.

Super kid friendly location!

This is what I saw as I looked up, while sitting in my chair by the pool.

Beautiful!!!

Another Dhow boat, this one on land.  I find these boats most fascinating and hope we can pick up a piece of furniture made out of one.  Lots of history there!