Leaves and boogers...my latest thoughts in Tanzania. Apparently, leaves also change colors here, although they don't necessarily have a fall. The leaves change during our winter because it gets so hot here! The Tanzanias that were looking at Anna's autumn pictures at Luther couldn't believe that leaves changed colors when it was cold. Very different. Also, another phenomena here that is quite extrodinary is nose picking. People do it, proudly, out in the open. It is not taboo at all and we've decided it's because of all the dust here. You just can't get by without picking your nose. I have noticed since arrival in Dar how my eyes, nose and throat all seem to collect this thin layer of dust and dirt. I not only have dirty nose boogers, but also eye boogers. It is refreshing though to know I can proudly clear myself of this dust at anytime, and anyplace. Now if only I could draw less attention to my hair and my skin color....