Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Amboseli and the Kisongo Maasai

Flying by charter and flew close to a newly snow covered Mount Kenya.
Our first morning in Amboseli and our private Ker & Downey Safaris preserve were we work so closely with the Maasai and we had a fabulous view of Mount Kilimanjaro!
That morning we were invited by our Maasai friends to watch them tap blood from a cow using a special bow and arrow.  Most of us tried the fresh blood for breakfast!  Amazing to think that in the 21st Century a way of life like this still exists!
We visited Esiteti Primary School which will soon be retired for the new buildings we have helped to build for the Maasai.
And what better way to finish our day but to watch the Maasai throw their spears and have a few lessons too....
People have asked us if the Maasai dress like this and take part in our "Maasai Olympics" for our guests....  As you can see they have such a great time that we are just part of the scenery!

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