Tag: Maasai Mara

  • New glasses, old Maasai couple

    These two stopped into our makeshift clinic at Nkenijii School for glasses.   Their photo is one of my favorites.  Maasai elders sepia canvas print by JenniferKeene Find more Photo Canvas Prints at Zazzle

  • Sounds I didn’t hear for a week

    Sounds I didn’t hear for a week

    Life in Maasai Mara had a very different soundtrack than I am used to in New York City. Around Day Two, I noticed the lack of these sounds: Car horns – in Kenya, it’s called ‘hooting’ and you’re discouraged from doing it Sirens – police, fire, ambulance, all of it Planes flying overhead except once…

  • Steven, meet my family

    Steven, meet my family

    I taught my buddy Steven about my family. Fourteen year-old Steven was my Nkenijii School buddy for the week. Here he names my family members after wanting to see their pictures. Later I’ll tell you about meeting Steven’s family. And his love of sports. View fullsize Steven

  • Sports Bar, Maasai Mara-style

    It’s a bit different than in the US. On the bright side, if you need to spend the night, they also offer accommodations.

  • Things that are hard to explain to a Kenyan teenager

    Things that are hard to explain to a Kenyan teenager

    Skyscrapers The subway A dog as a pet versus one who herds cows, goats and sheep A dog wearing a coat made for a dog I was trying to find a picture of snow to show them. Why I have pictures of food in my phone Being childless and husbandless Not living with my parents…

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