Shortly before the New York Marathon, I was visited by two very friendly and interesting Maasai warriors from Kenya who were getting acclimated to our town before they participated as runners. I’d visited Kenya and Tanzania about twenty years ago and met a few Maasai people on that trip, so I knew a tiny bit about their rich culture. I am impressed by their care for the environment and their cattle. This visit had nothing to do with my long ago trip, but I am glad to see that these proud people are preserving their culture.
November 9, 2009
Interesting Visitors
Posted by fahrusha under current news interest, environmental concerns, international, Uncategorized | Tags: Kenya, Maasai, New York Marathon |[6] Comments
November 11, 2009 at 4:0 1
hey, nice photo!
Lauren
November 11, 2009 at 4:0 1
Thanks!
November 11, 2009 at 4:0 1
The difference between runners in New York and Kenya are staggering beyond the costumes.
November 12, 2009 at 4:0 1
Yes, Dave, you are correct.
February 28, 2010 at 4:0 1
Loved your picture and the continent of Africa which I had the good fortune to spend time in in the 1970’s both East and West Africa. The Maasi are exceptional people and attune to Gaia.
thanks Louisa
February 28, 2010 at 4:0 1
Dear Louisa,
I agree about the Maasi. I loved my trip to Kenya and Tanzania too many years ago.
Thanks for the comment.
Best,
Fahrusha