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Day 1 - Tanzania

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We’re back!!  We almost made it through the airport last night without incident but got stopped at the last point and asked about all the lights.  We have 600 solar LED lights on 4  suitcases with us for the schools and village in  Sumbawanga.  Long story short we had to pay a fee to bring  everything in.   Long story, we had to load up all 8 checked bags, 5 rolly bags, and 5 backpacks and go back through security (1 small belt and a young woman). And into a small room with who we assume is an airport official.  It was a bit  scary and intimidating.  The kids were outside  the room.  He said they would be safe.  I almost cried.  And then he asked us about a movie release in August.  Said he loves the American movies,  asked again the value of the bags and that I  might be mistaken.  I had already super duper low balled the value by ALOT.   So Pat gave a    new value and Erick, as we ...