Wednesday, Jan. 25

Once again I woke up before my alarm went off. Made my coffee and said a few morning prayers, but not nearly as many as I say at home, due simply to time constraints in the mornings and exhaustion in the nightimes, which has been the case virtually every day. This has bothered me a few times during this trip, and I've had to reconcile myself by telling myself that much of this trip has had the purpose of encountering Christ in the people of Tanzania and glorifying Him in our encounters and efforts here, and I needn't be too scrupulous in worrying about not saying more of my regular prayers every day.

After taking my usual morning shower (blessedly w/ hot water again -