Maasai Magic

December 27, 2013 at 5:55 am  •  Posted in Connecting, Holidays, Inspiration, Partners & Friends, Tanzania by

It is good to have your own Maasai warrior as your new BFF when walking around Zanzibar.  The robes and tinkling bracelets and necklaces are one thing. The humongous double-edged 18 inch knife and the black club with one end the size of a tennis ball gives one a second thought if larceny is on your mind. The knife does not come out for just anything. We are talking about lions, tigers and a serious human situation. The club is for “little things.” I did not push the conversation further.

Nayay and Wescott

Nayay and Wescott

His name is Nayai and he now lives in Austin TX and is a friend of Lisa and Cliff, of course. He is here now and in full dress and I for one will try to be no more than a swing away from his side.   Actually, everyone is really friendly but, hey, his proximity is well appreciated.

Just to put it into perspective, all the Maasai we have seen so far carry cell phones as well.

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  1. Cari Johnson / December 27, 2013 at 8:18 am /

    How rich is your experience this Christmas? It all seems so magical, exotic, and filled with wonder. We all would love to be there with you, except for Gina Peckman. Gina would be ripping down the beach in her Rascal and bucket of fried chicken.

  2. Stephanie Craig (@steffinseattle) / December 27, 2013 at 8:33 pm /

    Awesome! Say hi to Erin and the gang for me!

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