Asking for Directions

The first time I asked someone for directions to a place to get lunch (very open air), I was shocked when he walked me almost the entire way there. I thought that he was such a nice person and thanked him over and over again (asante sana). However, the second time I asked a woman for directions to an internet cafe, she walked me all the way around a building and to the door of the cafe. Again, I was surprised and thanked her. I soon realized that this is just the way people are in Tanzania. Instead of just pointing or describing with left turn / right turn, they will actually take you there. This has been one of the nicest things I have exerpienced here. They know I am a foreigner/tourist because I speak english and yet they are still so helpful and friendly.