Wednesday - Friday, May 23 - 25
I taught astronomy each of these days at MARUCO, but also did some outside-the-classroom activities. On Thursday we woke up the students at 4:15 AM to come to the roof for observing. With the telescope, we had nice views of Saturn and Mars. Jupiter was briefly visible before it set. Some stayed until dawn. We saw Mercury with our eyes just before dawn, so those of us who persevered have seen all five naked eye planets: Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn! In addition we saw Uranus and Neptune through the telescope, so we saw all eight planets!
I had mercy and class met at 11:00, instead of the usual 9:00 AM. But we weren't done. After dinner starting at 8:30 PM, we had Movie Night and watched The Martian. It is a very good movie and has a lot of good science in it.
The next week has six straight days of classes before we leave for Arusha. So the students will have to work hard for the next week.
Pictures
We went for a nice long walk on the beach. Here was a washed up brilliant blue crab
This beach "resort" is clearly past its prime. This kind of decay is not unusual here.
This boat looked abandoned, but was still tied up. ?? Things we can't figure out.
There is a mangrove grove not far up the beach from us.
Kim took a nice picture of a beautiful sunset.
On Friday afternoon Gidion organized a question and answer session between our students and some MARUCO students.
Gidion was alway the best dressed person in the room.
Here is a posted dress code for men.
And for women. The Disciplinary Notice included the names of students who were going to be disciplined for violations.
There is a cool establishment, The Firefly in town that is very active in taking care of the environment in Bagamoyo. Plaxedes Chitoyo is planning on our students doing a beach clean up and learning about environmental issues in Bagamoyo.
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