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Welcome to Ms. Chris 360, a blog documenting my work and travels around the world.
Christine McCall is currently a graduate student at the University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service. She is a former reporter, grant writer, AmeriCorps VISTA and Peace Corps Volunteer. The views expressed here are her own and do not reflect those of the University or the United States government.
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A Closer Look Around Mwanza
They say a picture can be worth 1,000 words. I hope you'll enjoy this "closer look" around Mwanza and be able to begin to understand why I have fallen in love with this place.
 Day trip to visit with Afsa's family |  A view from the school balcony |  The "fighter" King Kihala |  Wesley College |  Wesley College classroom |  I saw these children playing while walking home one evening after school. |
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 Student assignment |  My little friend |  City streets of Mwanza |  The future Madame President of Tanzania. |  My escorts on the way home |  |
 Singing |  This sunset doesn't look real, but I promise you it was! |  Girls Girls Girls |  I spent the afternoon at Rock Beach with some friends. |  Fun in the sun... |  SMILES |
 The competition was fierce! |  Kihala and Mr. Cucumber |  |  Kaleb did a FAB job with this drawing. |  Kitenge #1 |  Love these women |
 |  PARTY |  We mean business |  Team player.... |  Who's the boss? |  English class activities |
 Games... |  A Balancing Act |  This is my guard dog Fluffy at my second home this summer. |  Guess who this is?!?!? |  I always enjoy a good chat with Mr. Joshua Kihala. |  Enjoying the day with my little sister |
 Beautiful gift from a friend to remember my time in Tanzania |  Doc |  African Avocado Toast - amazing! |  |  |  Farewell Party 7-27-18 |
 There is never a dull moment with Mr. Japhet and Mr. Maungo. |  Lupande and Mama Vivian |  We went shopping for kitenge. I can't wait to see and try on his designs. |  Another view from the school balcony |  |  English class interactive learning |
 Little Friends |  |  Smiles all around... definitely going to miss these two! |  Kitenge #2 |  Sweet baby Angel |  Pizza from a local shop |
 Selling food on the streets |  Mr. Politician and Uncle G on the 5 p.m. news |  This tree caught my eye while I was walking home from work one day. |  Mwanza City Hall |  Avocado |  Partner skits |
 Christine and Bhoke |  Peace |  Lunch at Afsa's sister's house |  Where will you go? |  The dala dala is one of the main forms of transportation in Mwanza. |  Studying |
 Another view of Mwanza's city streets |  Hanging out... |  Another form of transportation in Mwanza - boda boda |  This little boy was so sweet. |  These Guys ... |  Racing boda bodas on the street |
 My big sister |  The gang's all here. |  Another view... |  Samaki with ugali |  New friends |  Mr. Charles Ayoma is from Kenya and works at Wesley College. We both came to Wesley College around the same time and he has been a good friend to me. I am grateful for your friendship and the laughs we've shared rafiki. |
 I finally got him to smile in a photo ... success! |  Sisters |  Architecture in Mwanza |  I visited the Institute of Rural Planning Development to interview administration about leadership at the institution and in Tanzania. |  Walking in the streets |  Basketball court and football fields |
 Christine and Mr. Cucumber AKA Vincent |  My second home |  In a deep conversation with Maungo |  Driving in Mwanza |  Robert Aloyce is a student at Wesley College. I've enjoyed seeing his English improve this summer. |  Morning stroll |
 Friends |  Bujora Cultural Centre |  Intensive English Class |  Walking to Bujora Cultural Centre |  Vero and Afsa making me laugh |  30-minute walk |
 Lake Victoria view from Institute |  Sisters |  Christine and Bishop Mpango. Best wishes as you head to the U.S. for your next journey. |  Farewell party and cake with Bishop Mpango | Little Friends |  Rock Beach with the Soards |
 Sunset at Rock Beach |  He liked my sunglasses and also told me he could dance today. I'll believe it when I see it. ;) |  The students experienced the human knot activity for the first time today. It took a few tries, but they got it and I think had some fun in the process. |  U.S. and Tanzanian relations will only improve with time. Vero, you understand what I mean. xoxo |  Bujora Cultural Centre |  Human Knot |
 I love making stories with Mr. Alex Maungo. He never fails to make me smile. Thank you for that! |  Football (Soccer) Game |  My office at Wesley College |  Four Guys |  The WOMEN |  Dinner - samaki and ugali |
 Can't beat a view like this |  Or this... |  School friends |  After class with Mr. Kihala |  Human Knot |  Nakupenda Vero! |
 Lake Victoria |  Rapper Maungo |  Game time |  Director of the Bujora Cultur Centre |  Mr. Kengwa and Mr. Maungo ... buddies |  FRIENDS |
 Africa |  Villa Park, Mwanza |  Loved this mural near Rock Beach |  Football practice |  Fun in the sun |  Church service |
 School days |  Night falls over Mwanza |  Sitting in on Chemistry class |  Beach view |  We're not afraid. |  Around town advertising Wesley College |
 Sunset over Rock City |  Kengwa |  Future student of Wesley College |  After class |  Visit to Malaika Resort |  A view of Mwanza from Saanane |
 Enjoying the afternoon sun at Malaika Resort |  Afternoon with friends |  Micah and Kaleb - loved playing with these little guys this summer. |  Bismarck Rock |  FABULOUS |  Monkey |
 Another beautiful view |  President --- The future is female. Don't forget what we talked about this day, rafiki! |  Lions |  FUN with Kaleb |  Beach view |  Jumping Rock |
 Making new friends |  We were headed to Jumping Rock. |  Wesley College |  Impala at Saanane National Park |  View of Lake Victoria from Saanane |  Monkeys! No cages ... I caught them playing with each other. |
 Christine and Kengwa |  Check out this view! |  Christine McCall walking the streets of Mwanza with Vero, the future Madame President of Tanzania. |  Wildebeest |  Gilbert Bagaya, a student at Wesley College, and Christine McCall take a break from the day |  Zebras |
 PEACE |  Saanane Island |  Bismarck Rock |  Wednesday Worship Session |  First home in Mwanza |  Sunset from my office window at Wesley College |
 Market |  Baraka Kengwa's soccer match |  Street View |  Morning walk to work |  Night out at the Tilapia Hotel |  Mwanza |
 Tunza Beach |  Mishkaki and ugali |  Karibu to Saanane National Park. |  Scenery |  I loved everything about this day at Saanane! |
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