it’s time to get serious…

After a long trip south I’ve arrived in Zanzibar. Must say that the first leg from London to Nairobi on Kenyan Airways flight, was bang average. Not the airline’s fault that we were almost two hours delayed because of another one of those bloody drones… And absolutely not their fault either that there was an elderly British lady in the seat behind me who was a real pain in the arse (think the character that Maggie Smith plays in the Marigold Hotel films). She was meddling in everybody else’s business, complaining to the cabin crew at every given opportunity “my husband was a pilot”, “I’m not stupid, you know.”, “my husband was a captain”, “I will tell the papers about how you treat people”!  “Oh I’m so tired” blablabla 🙄 if she was so bloody tired, why the hell did she not sleep?!? It was however very poor service by crew that the meal service took over an hour and a half… how long does it take to make a pot of coffee for goodness sake – just wanted to get rid of that meal tray after 15 mins! And also not sure more than one of the cabin crew could actually smile! Tut…

Aaaaanyway rant over! I’m in Zanzibar for a few business meetings… even though here in 30 degrees that still feels like a holiday somehow. I am so lucky! Firstly a lawyer meeting – well I hope so anyway… still waiting for them to confirm a time – and secondly I will be spending some time with Sjani. Remember the lady that recycles plastic and makes plant pots (scroll back some posts to remind yourself if not)? I am going to help her with some business planning, marketing brainstorming and project planning (she is a visionary so needs a little support getting everything into some sort of structure). Am very excited for her that this venture is doing so well and I’ve been keen on getting involved somehow, so this is a great way to spend a couple of days.

On Saturday I then fly back to north Tanzania… will spend a day in Moshi, say hi to a few people, get my brain into proper work mode and pick up the luggage I left there (hopefully it’s not been stolen 😏) 

Monday 14th January I will fly to Grumeti where I will be working until 7th April. And I’ll even get paid for it – whoop! Where is Grumeti? Good question! It’s just bordering the Serengeti…

I will be doing classroom training, one-to-one coaching and personal development plans for junior managers at five of the Singita Grumeti camps – check it out: https://singita.com/region/singita-grumeti/

Isn’t it just super amazing?!? Still can’t believe I have been so lucky to get this perfect contract in one of the most wonderful locations ever… and I even get paid! It is absolutely a dream come true and I believe that this will open a lot of doors for me (if I do a good job of course – eeek!) And did I mention that I get paid?!? Haha 😆 Couldn’t be more excited and more nervous!

But for tonight I’m just enjoying the warm temperatures and relaxed feel of Zanzibar. Was great to see so many if you back in DK and London… sorry that I didn’t make it to see everyone! Sending hugs from here…