A Day with the Maasi

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Sometimes moments don’t require words….

Drive to the Mkuri Maasi Training camp

Mkura Maasi Training Camp Tanzania

These are some of the photos taken during my visit to the Mkuri Maasi Training Camp in Tanzania. It was one of the highlights of my trip and I can hardly wait to share all the details of this amazing place and culture. Stay tuned….

23 thoughts on “A Day with the Maasi”

    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      I would love to go to Botswana! I’ve been to South Africa about 10 years ago and loved it. SO much in the world to see!

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    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      Thanks!

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  3. Leslee Jaeger – Minnesota – Ob/gyn physician, mom to both bio and adopted kids, passionate about women's health care both domestic and international. Love to travel, explore new foods and cultures.
    Leslee Jaeger on said:

    I was at a Masai village in southern Kenya in 2014. Same road, same dung huts and same flies. The men told us they herd cattle and “think”! Women do everything else

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    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      Yes, it is so true Leslee. I learned a lot about the culture during my tour and took extensive notes. Some of what I learned wasn’t great regarding women and girls, especially the practice of FGM that still goes on. The women and children work so hard but the men have not really found much to do now that their warrior culture has changed. The young boys were the herders here while the men did lots of “thinking”.

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  4. Alison and Don – Occupation: being/living/experiencing/travelling. In our sixties, with apparently no other authentic option, my husband Don and I sold our apartment and car, sold or gave away all our stuff and set off to discover the world. And ourselves. We started in Italy in 2011 and from there have travelled to Spain, India, Bali, Australia, New Zealand, SE Asia, South America, Egypt, Japan, etc. - you can see the blog archive. We travelled full-time for nearly six years, and then re-established a home in Vancouver. We now travel 2-3 months per year. We are interested in how the world works, how life works, how the creation of experience works, how the mind works. As we travel and both "choose" our course, and at the same time just let it unfold, we discover the "mechanics" of life, the astounding creativity of life, and a continual need to return to trust and presence. Opening the heart, and acceptance of what is, as it is, are keystones for us both. Interests: In no particular order: travel, photography, figure skating (as a fan), acceptance, authenticity, walking/hiking, joy, creativity, being human, adventure, presence, NOW. Same for Don except replace figure skating with Formula One motor racing.
    Alison and Don on said:

    Gorgeous photos that make me want to go there so much. Africa is definitely on the list!
    Alison

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    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      Thanks Alison! Africa is a magical place and so unlike any place I’ve ever been. It is so huge and diverse. So many countries and things to see.

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  5. lulu – Houston, TX & Rockport, ME – I am a fiber artist with special emphasis on weaving, but I love working with threads and cloth in a variety of mediums. New ideas, new ways of connecting threads are the spice of life.
    lulu on said:

    In another life I think I was a Masai woman.

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    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      Love this Lulu! 🙂

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  6. James Dee Clayton – The Wind – A writer, photographer, traveller, aesthete and nature boy. So inspired by this earth, and always looking to escape the realm of man, and move a little deeper into my soul. Always happy to connect. PLEASE contact me on diary.aesthete@yahoo.co.uk - emails to other email addresses often get lost. Sorry!
    jamesdeeclayton on said:

    Oh, how beautiful. What a blessing. Looking forward to reading more. J x.

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    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      Thank you. It was a special day that is for certain.

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  7. anotherday2paradise – Durban South Africa and Florida USA – I enjoy writing about absolutely anything, and started blogging with WordPress in 2012. This was my 'Hammock Lady' blog, and I really enjoyed sharing my travels here: http://adinparadise.wordpress.com/ In November 2013, I decided it was time for a change of scenery, so I started my blog afresh, and here it is. I love to travel, and have been fortunate enough to do two round-the-world trips and visit more than forty countries so far. This year we visited our 7th continent, Antarctica. I enjoy photographing wildlife, especially in my backyard in Florida. I was born and brought up in England. My husband and I emigrated to South Africa in 1970. We now live in Florida, USA. I have a son and a daughter and five gorgeous grandchildren currently aged between 6 and 21 years. I'm so happy that you've taken the time to visit my blog, and would love for you to join me on my travels. Sylvia.
    anotherday2paradise on said:

    Great photos, Nicole. You really do some amazing trips. 🙂

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    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      Thanks Sylvia! So do you! 🙂 P.S. Where did you stay in Key West? We are thinking of going.

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    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      Yes me too. I would photograph people all the time if I could. The Maasi are lovely people.

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  9. Tina Schell – I am passionate about photography, love traveling and exploring new places and faces, and seeing the world from different perspectives. My lens is always on the lookout for something beautiful or interesting.
    Tina Schell on said:

    you’re right Nicole. Some times photos can say far more than words! Looks like an amazing experience.

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    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      Thanks Tina! It was an incredible experience.

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  10. Your photos seldom need words. They always tell a story. 🙂

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    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      Oh thanks LuAnn! What a wonderful comment!

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    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      Thanks Lisa!

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