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urthsafari

Gabriele Brown

@urthsafari

New member

American expat in Tanzania

Forum posts

9

Contacts

6

About me

American

Lives in Arusha

Speaks English, German some Spanish

Registration: 07 August 2014

About

I love chatting about traveling, climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro, Africa, Tanzania, volunteering, social enterprise, economic development, refugees, documentary movies, photography, my grandkids, my sons, hiking, nature, adventure, and many other things. If I have learned anything in this life, it is the lesson of reciprocity. Whatever you give comes back to you. Reciprocate isn't about giving to get. It is about recognizing our abundance and power, even when we feel a lack. So, I work with what I have. And I give my best. Everything is a matter of the heart. I am very saddened by greed. I believe that generous people have more to offer. Music has saved me more than once. My most tremendous honor is being my son's mother. The best self-help is self-compassion. Money does not equal happiness. Acceptance of your reality. Simplicity in all things. The gift of giving. I have a high spirit! A sense of adventure! I like to make a difference in people's lives. I practice compassion and love. The things that I love鈥.. A sunset that glows hot pink before fading into lavender, the anticipation of a very fine meal, pleasurable silence, learning something new, a real letter in my mailbox, dissolving into a book or film, needing my passport, the smell of rain, gardenia, freshly brewed coffee, staying home, listening to music, arranging flowers in a vase, early mornings, watching sunrises and sunsets, walking in nature, hiking, mountains, beaches, adventure, waking up early, live in perfect harmony with all nations, culture and religions, respect our mother earth, all these things I love. Things that are important to me鈥. Keeping a secret, forgiving, a good cry, a real hug (not sideways kind), making new friends, keeping old friends, unprovoked generosity, honesty, giving more than to receive, gratitude, and integrity. Things I like to do鈥.. Meeting a friend or loved one at the airport, cleaning my house, yoga, buying unusual clothes, sleeping, water, traveling, fresh vegetables, laughing, nature-loving, swimming, speaking other languages, creating art, and dancing. Things that meld my heart鈥. Africa, Wildlife, Elephants, Giraffes and Zebras, Mountain climbing, the national anthem, peace, my two sons, and my awesome grandchildren. Things that are deep in my heart鈥.. My late husband is the love of my life, and because of him, I can follow my dreams, parents, family, grandchildren, and friends. I do not like鈥 lies, hate, toxic people, deception, pollution, disrespect, anger, drunk people, rudeness, entitlement, certainty, pretentious鈥.. Travel has taught me more than anything: wherever I go, there I am. When I'm in a world where the only constant is me, it becomes spectacularly obvious where I struggle or thrive internally. I can always be reached at info@urthsafari.com. I鈥檓 a bit slow to respond to blog emails, but I promise I intend to respond, and I would love to hear from you! You might also have better luck by sending me an Instagram message. "Our thoughts become our actions, and our actions become our lives." 鈥淭he earth has music for those who listen.鈥
Interests: traveling, Tango, Photography, Collage Art, yoga

Occupation

I am Self-employed.

My expat journey

usausatanzania
Arusha, Tanzania

Since Sept 2015

Arusha, Tanzania

Adventure Travel Consultant GM of NGO

Texas, USA

Since 1996

Texas, USA

recently retired after over 30 years in the Banking business. I currently create collage art and photography

Austin, Texas, USA

Austin, Texas, USA

Activity

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urthsafari replied to a thread
4 months ago
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Relocation to Arusha by Eva007

Dear all, I am an artist from Austria (not Australia :-)) and will be moving to Arusha in December!Looking forward to getting in touch with you!Many greetingsEva

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Dear Eva,How exciting!Arusha is such a vibrant and inspiring place to land, especially as an artist. The light, the landscapes, the culture, it really has a way of getting under your skin.What will you be doing in Arusha? Are you coming for a ... Read More

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urthsafari replied to a thread
3 years ago
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private 4x4 Tour and hot air balloon by GermanGuy

Hi, we are a german couple cruising Tanzania with our german registered Landcruiser first week Feb鈥23. We try to tackle some challlnging tracks and rewarding areas in the north, like Usambara Mts and Mt.Meru. Anyone interested in teaming up ...

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Hey German Guy, I think it is great you want to explore the beautiful country of Tanzania and meet some of the friendliest people.You come from a wealthy country trying to travel for cheap in a developing country. Trying to get a free or cheap price ... Read More

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urthsafari replied to a thread
5 years ago
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Arusha vs. Moshi - which do you prefer? by Guest9247

I'm considering moving to one of these two locations and would like some feedback. From my research, the two locations offer a considerably different lifestyle with Arusha being a busy city and Moshi being more slow paced and rural with good ...

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Arusha by far. Read More

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urthsafari replied to a thread
6 years ago
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Just for fun: How well do you know Tanzania? by Diksha

Hello everyone, We would like to invite you to take part in a knowledge test based on Tanzania. Find a few questions below: 1. What is the capital city or administrative capital of Tanzania? 2. What currency is used in Tanzania? 3. List the ...

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Capital City is still Dodoma. Read More

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urthsafari replied to a thread
11 years ago
Agata1984

Working and Living in Arusha-Tanzania by Agata1984

Hey :) I am a new here- I hope that anybody could give me some advice about living in Arusha. I have got a job offer to work as an office manager in Safari Club in Arusha ( Tanzania). The contract is 2 years long and I have to make a decision soon. ...

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I love that part of Tanzania. I am currently traveling back and forth between the US and Tanzania but considering moving there the end of the year. With so much to do and see, why not! Read More