Visiting the Masaii Village was one of the highlights of the trip for me. The Masai live a semi-nomadic lifestyle on the land of Kenya and Tanzania. Immediately, we were welcomed into their village, where they gave us a tour and shared about their traditional lifestyle. This is so intriguing to me and honestly very appealing (without the polygamy and lots of meat-eating, just personal preferences). I love the sense of community that could be felt in the village and how everyone works together for their common good (and survival). The women in the village started beading as a way to generate additional income. It was fun to wear their beautiful creations and prompt the comment of "Masai??" from many people back in Nairobi.
The Welcoming Dance - Our greeting and blessing
Masai Village
Huts are made from mud and elephant dung and then baked in the sun. Oh, and they are made by the WOMEN!
These trees/branches surround the outside of the village to keep elephants and lions away.
Masaii Children
Shopping for some hand-made beaded jewelry.
MAKING FIRE USING A STICK AND SOME DRY DUNG
turn...turn...turn...super fast
begin to blow and then turn some more...
smoke....
and fire!
The Son of the Medicine Man (who will become the next Medicine Man) sharing some of their plant remedies for illness and other needs.
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