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Choir Competition
Just heard from Maliaki today – the annual choir competition was just held in Orkesumet, and MAPED’s choirs placed 1st and 3rd. Maliaki and the Orbili/Olerumo choir (Naitopwaki, Nemburis, Yona, Karduni, Martha are all members) …
snow for the first time
When we saw the long-awaited snow up on the mountains in Helena, Montana, we knew that we needed to take a drive up to fully experience it!
When Natapoaki, Sifa and Mathayo, riding in the Red …
Laundry + Motel 6 = things that don’t mix.
Good morning Motel 6!
What a beautiful day for laundry!
Your railings have never looked so beautiful before.
Your parking lot has never been such a lounge before.
The Maasai (Masai) thank you for your hospitality.
Even though you didn’t …
Maasai (Masai) Qtips
Ever had an itch in your ear so deep that not even Qtips can get the job done? Here’s what I learned today.
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…
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
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 …
Breakfast at Franks
We had such a nice time at Feliciana Harvest Church, and were surprised when the Pursifull family invited the whole group of 13 of us to join them for breakfast at Frank’s the next morning! …
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
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, …
