Safari!

I am sorry that it has been so long since I have written. Time has flown by and I have been very, very busy. So to catch you up...

Last weekend, I went on safari. It was so incredibly amazing! I know I will not be able to capture the moments for you by writing. I will definitely have great pix to share with you all. My group left for safari Friday afternoon and headed towards Arusha. We stopped outside of Arusha to visit a Massai tribe. It was truly incredible. They make their huts out of wood and cow dung. There are flies EVERYWHERE!! There would be 15-20 flies on a child's face and head and that child wouldn't even flinch at them. The women of the tribe sang and danced welcoming songs for us. In the center of the village was a closed in area for their goats. There was probably 100 or so baby goats just running around. We were given a tour of inside of the huts. Well, tour is a stretch.....we could walk in and have just enough room to sit down. The man that was with us told us, through translation, that he has 7 wives and 15 children. He did not know his age but guessed around 50ish. He offered me 10 cows for marriage...don't worry...I politely declined!



We then headed to our campground and had dinner. The next morning we woke up early and headed to Ngorongoro Crater. It was so incredible. We saw everything! It was truly what I have always wanted to do and every animal I have ever wanted to see. We literally could touch them if we wanted to but of course didn't for our safety! I can only tell you what I saw but cannot describe it all to you. I saw zebras, elephants, wildebeests, rhinos, hippos, flamingos, lions, cheetas, etc.... Truly amazing!

The next day, Sunday, we went to Lake Manyara. There, we explored again and even saw some predator/prey action! Very cool! I saw lions sneaking up on a warthog and going after some zebras. It was thrilling!!!!

Well, I will keep you posted. Hope you are all well.....love and miss you all!