Helena, Montana with Charlotte and Alan
November 26, 2009 – 12:35 am | No Comment

Alan and Charlotte’s home in Helena, Montana is a home away from home. The day we arrive we knew we were in for an adventure.  We hopped on a boat and traveled the Missouri River …

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Laundry + Motel 6 = things that don’t mix.
September 29, 2009 – 12:31 am | 2 Comments

laundry

Good morning Motel 6!

What a beautiful day for laundry!

Sifa

Your railings have never looked so beautiful before.

Maasai and Motel

Your parking lot has never been such a lounge before.

butterflies and giggles

The Maasai (Masai) thank you for your hospitality.

Motel 6

Even though you didn’t love our decorations.

and the red vibe

We still think it’s the most beautiful you’ve ever looked!

coffee

And we’ll remember you with a smile.

YMCA Fun
September 21, 2009 – 11:17 pm | No Comment
YMCA Fun

The Challenge:

Any Maasai (Masai) takers?

Mathayo will try almost anything!

Are you ready?

Mathayo showed us how to climb the Alpine Mountain at the YMCA Haynes Camp!

He went all the way to the top, and set the standard …

Lost for DAYS in the forest… ok, just 2 hours…
September 21, 2009 – 9:45 pm | No Comment
Lost for DAYS in the forest… ok, just 2 hours…

It was a beautiful morning for so many reasons.  1. there was no agenda, no schedule, and freedom to explore. 2. there were adorable, lost dogs to love. 3. there were 2 Maasai (Masai) kids …

Quote of the Day: Starbucks Cup Sleeves
September 21, 2009 – 9:10 pm | No Comment
Quote of the Day: Starbucks Cup Sleeves

You know that smart, cardboard cup sleeve that we put on our Starbucks cup to keep our hands from feeling too hot while sipping our high-priced specialty drink?
Well, the other day, while Jacob and Kim …

PDA (Public Displays of Affection)
September 10, 2009 – 7:31 pm | No Comment
PDA (Public Displays of Affection)

One piece of American culture that has been shocking and uncomfortable to the Maasai (Masai) on this Faces of Change 2009 Tour, has been the open displays of affection. In Tanzania, men hold the hands …

Fashion Police
September 10, 2009 – 5:12 pm | No Comment
Fashion Police

Of all the things we’ve discovered on this Faces of Change 2009 Tour, I think the most shocking is that the Maasai (Masai) are – loudly and boldly – the Fashion Police. The other day, …

Isack’s quote of the day
September 9, 2009 – 9:45 pm | No Comment
Isack’s quote of the day

I just remembered one of those things Isack said, that I don’t ever want to forget.
Isack asked Benitta, “Do you have charcoal on your eyes?”
I thought twice, and then translated the question.
Benitta answered him “Yes, …

Tour Poster and Press Release
July 16, 2009 – 7:14 pm | No Comment

The purpose of this article is to provide resources that may be useful to those hosting an event in their efforts to promote the event. Currently the following resources are available:

The tour poster is available …

Photos of the Choir
July 16, 2009 – 6:52 pm | No Comment
Photos of the Choir

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Horizons
June 16, 2009 – 2:21 am | No Comment
Horizons

On the horizon: more changes to the blog. If the internet here in Arusha would cooperate, we would be far ahead of where we’re at right now! For the last several weeks, we’ve had essentially …

Banner!
May 25, 2009 – 10:44 pm | No Comment
Banner!

Minor achievement of the day: a banner is up. Next I’ll be working on the “About” page, prettifying the “Buy Now” page (oh, by the way – buy the book!) and getting some of the …