11-22-17

Visiting the Masai elementary school.

There is a small school in the Masai village we toured. The kids were eager to share a song & count for us.

Once of a certain age these kids walk to attend a larger school in the area which is for many surrounding villages. I believe that school teaches up through high school. We have heard these schools are new and a wonderful education for these children.

We enjoyed the enthusiasm of these kids and their desire to hug & hold our hands. Very sweet, kind and beautiful children.

Times like this I wish we could speak their language.

And then...sometimes a touch or a smile communicates everything.

11-21-17

The children of Masai Tribe. LOVE...

I heart these adorable kids.

11-20-17

Welcome to a Masai Tribe...

We were warmly welcomed and toured their village.

First some traditional games were demonstrated.

Singing & dancing too.

The Masai methods.

Starting fire.

Us women gotta stick together. :-)

The Masai make some beautiful jewelry and crafts.

We were happy to shop & bring a few items home.

We toured their interesting mud huts.

And were invited to take many photos.

Many Masai villages are situated around the Ngorongoro Crater. A few of these tribes allow visitors to get a view of their semi-nomadic life.

Not sure I could properly write all about The Masai but I definitely encourage you to look up the Masai Tribes of Africa to read about them.

I am so glad that David, Bob & I had a chance to visit.

The kids definitely got my attention and I treasure the pictures I have of their sweet faces. I will post Masai children photos tomorrow.

11-19-17

A fave photo from the Serengeti.

:-)

11-18-17

Back at the ranch we hung out with this cool crew. Night 2 in the Serengeti.

Jacob was really fun to talk with. He wants to be a Safari guide one day & we sure hope that happens for him. He is knowledgable, personable & all around good guy. Thanks, Jacob for your hospitality!

The morning of Day 3 we drove out of the Serengeti and headed to Ngorongoro Crater. About a 2 hour drive.

I think this is a funny video on our drive out of the Serengeti. Emanuel passing another safari jeep on this long dirt road. Emanuel was a great driver and a funny guy too. Loved talking with him each day about African animals, his family (he is married & has a 2 year old little girl) & life in Tanzania.

11-17-17

11/1: Day 2 in the Serengeti continued...

David, Emanuel, Bob & me...what a fun foursome!

And we are off...we resume our positions of popping our heads out the top of the jeep with our cameras & binoculars ready for action.

Lion action!

Elephant action!

Cheetah Action!

Buffalo Action!

Sleeping hyena.

Sleeping Simba.

"Don't run over the lions tail!!"

PS: We nearly did when Emanuel was backing up the jeep.

Just missed it. Phew!

Lions on the move.

Us on the move!

"Hang on!"

There is more safari to come. :-)