The Kilimanjaro Marathon
On Sunday, we went to the Kilimanjaro Marathon, and the event was enormous! Thousands of people were in the stands, and it was a blast. When we arrived, we were sad to learn that we were in the back of the stadium, but we set up nonetheless. Much to my amazement, people suddenly started flocking to us. It was phenomenal, and before we knew it, two sacks of maize were shelled and 1000 brochures were given out.
It was a great day to say the least, as people asked where we’re located, and we told them, “Arusha”. “But we’re in Moshi. How can we get it?” Or when glowing faces enthusiastically reported “Mashine ni nzuri sana!” [The machine is very good]. One professor said, “Why haven’t you advertised this in Moshi? Let me buy this now because I know the price will go up later.” And he did just that. He bought the machine off of us.
The people there were from all over Tanzania. To give you a feel for the event, check it out below!
Jodie handing out brochures to interested customers
Spectators come over to watch Philemon and Jodie attach the sheller to a bicycle
The view on the ground
Jodie – Tanzania
