Tutaonana Baadaye!

The elections went over smoothly and everyone seems genuinely happy about the results. CCM won the presidency but CUF gets the vice presidency, which is the first time in 50 years or so that they've had any legitimate representation in the government. The whole town is decorated with colorful flags and string lights, and yesterday there were parades and parades of singing and cheering people of all ages throughout the town. It's a really exciting time to be here!

Headed back to Pemba Island early tomorrow morning for 4 weeks. We found an internet café there last time that seemed to be open sporadically, but no promises about the blog. We've just finished up all of our final essays, last minute independent study proposals, and a coral reef conservation plan, so now we've just got to get to work on our independent study projects themselves! It's going to be weird not seeing everyone for a whole MONTH, we've gotten so used to traveling around in a 16 person group! Really, really excited to get back to this project, though. I'll try to keep you all updated!