We've just returned from Tanzania, and our stay in Marangu was fantastic. The hotel we stayed at (thanks aunt Mary & uncle Duncan!) was in a beautiful location with lush gardens, a great view of Kilimanjaro, and excellent rooms. We even discovered two tortoises in the gardens as we played croquet one afternoon! We hired a guide and traveled the surrounding area by foot, winding our way through banana plantations, up to beautiful waterfalls, and to the local village. Jenn & Jessica bought some local fabrics at the town market, and I even managed to buy a touque for cold winter nights back home (it's a special 'Kilimanjaro' touque).
The drive was excellent, and we marveled at how much better the roads are kept in Tanzania in comparison with Kenya. English was spoken less by the locals than in Kenya, but we found the people to be so friendly that it was hardly ever a problem. We had no trouble bringing our vehicle across the border, and were surprised to discover that the usual vehicle fees were waived for us because our stay was less than a week.
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