Shanga

Yesterday Scottie and I went to a place called Shanga, which is just on the outskirts of Arusha. Shanga was started by a woman to employ disabled, deaf, and blind people of Tanzania. The people that work there use recycled items like wine bottles, marbles, fabric, tires, and aluminum to create beautiful jewelry and works of art. All the items are for sale and benefit the people that work there. We may have spent an hour or two browsing and shopping. Shanga also has a "Riverhouse" where you can have a luxurious five-course meal, with a pretty view of the forest. The food was so delicious--we had spinach soup, samosas, beef, chicken, and fish with delicious side sauces and DESSERT! It was a nice little break from the craziness of Arusha. We wanted to share a few pictures and highlight some of the cool things we are fortunate enough to do while we're here:



Love,
Laura and Scottie