With our belongings packed, we departed the Jacobsen Beach and Guest House and made our way to the Kigoma Airport. Each move from here on brought us one step closer to home, which was reflected in our collective mood. We were somber but accepting of the reality of returning to our normal lives. This carried over to the flight to Dar es Salaam as each of us was quiet and appeared lost in thought, considering all memories and lessons the Field Course impressed upon us, or asleep.