Wed 7.28.10
Even though I was with Dr. Bon today, it was a very slow day in the clinic. We finished early, so we went into town to get my printed photos. We went to the shaded rocky pub we found the day before.
So while exploring the town of Mwanza, I’ve seen a couple of Maasai people walking around town. The Maasai people predominantly live in Kenya and Northern Tanzania. We actually passed a Maasai village during our trip to the Ngorongoro Crater. The Maasai people are probably the most well-known tribe in Africa, due to the preservation of their culture. You can spot them anywhere, walking upright and with a swift step in their blue and red kangas, or “Shúkà.” Often Maasai men walk with a walking stick. While at the pub today, I thought I would like to marry a Maasai warrior. They are friendly, yet can kill a man or lion in a quick second. Calm and peaceful, yet powerful and fierce. They walk as if with a purpose. Yes, admirable.
We walked around the market and caught a daladala home.
I finally bought crafts at Paula’s store. There were only four of us at Lucy’s for dinner.
I had a relaxing night –blogging and watching slumdog millionaire. The movie ended and I locked our front gate only to be shrieking with the sight of this huge spider. Then I come in and we spot a scorpion darting across the floor. At first we thought it was another spider, but then realized that it was too fast to be a spider. I couldn’t catch it and off it went into the dark towards all the bedrooms. I freaked out and was tiptoeing my way around our room. I made sure to tuck in my mosquito net tightly and bundled into a ball to sleep.
No comments:
Post a Comment