November 26th, 2013 …. Submarine duty continues…..

 Power rationing now is apparently related to a dispute between Tukuyu area and the Mbeya area.  The power company is reported to be angry about the complaining from Mbeya and as a result have cut off power to our area completely….there are fewer to complain here I suppose.  We have water so that is good.  No resolution on the smell however.

 Tine and I are mastering the art of cooking on the charcoal stove.  Our first night of rationing we served a cold meal with a delish pasta salad, mangoes, avocados, and cookies.  Sounded good to us and figuring out the stove was not in the cards.  Sean started a fire for us the night before but it turned out it was not enough fire and we barely got some eggs scrambled.  There was a request for meat at the next meal from our Tanzanian friends. 

Sean figured out the fire pretty well and we were able to get water boiling for coffee and tea.  We also made some beans not my favorite but at least it was hot and filling.  We are attempting some meat tomorrow.  Keep a good thought!  Did I mention the rains have started?

Beans glorious beans!