My program manager just called to inform us that the Tanzanian government has decided to increase the permit (for volunteer/work) by $500.00 for long term workers (so, me). Options include shortening my visit to 8 weeks, then coming home, or staying for a month on my own in Tanzania (SCARY), or paying the fee. Not sure what to do, although not surprised by this it is quite irritating, and was decided this previous weekend. While I am tempted to come home early (early October), I also think that doing so could be a mistake I would later regret. We have until tomorrow morning to decide…