Nearly a year later

I realize its been quite awhile since I last updated this blog, but I promised I'd post a few pics of my Maasai homestay and the Zanzibar trip.. and better late than never right? Its been nearly a year since I've returned to the states and my entire Tanzania trip is now only a part of my memories. Traveling last year was a great experience, though intense and difficult at times. I'll cherish the memories forever. I hope you enjoy the photos! Oh, and I also decided to include a picture of me working at Voyageurs NP last year. I'm working there again beginning of next month until the end of Sept. I'm very very excited to once again be giving tours and talking with visitors!! From one adventure to the next.

"The universe is full of magical things patiently waiting for our wits to grow sharper." -Eden Phillpotts

Myself, the boat captain, and a visitor on a tour to Kettle Falls Hotel. Voyageurs National Park has preserved the hotel for its historical importance- at times over 500 people would visit, including loggers, miners, fishermen and 'special' ladies during the early 1900s; also a controversial dam nearby caused a long-lasting battle between a rich man and an environmentalist. Now, park interpreters enjoy leading tours to the hotel.

A beautiful sunset scene of a beach in Zanzibar. A reminder of our touristy ending to the Tanzania trip. It was a very quiet beach as is evident by the photo.. there were usually at least a few people floating down the beach but this evening must have been particularly quiet. If I remember correctly, the photo was taken the very last night of my stay in Tanzania and Zanzibar. The very next night we flew home. A good ending to a crazy adventure.

Ngala and me sitting on his family's land. (I've now known Ngala since Nov. 2003!) Jason and I spent three days with Ngala and his family. He is wearing traditional Maasai clothing. I am also wearing a traditional Maasai necklace and bracelet, both gifts. Ngala and his family were very kind and welcoming to Jason and I. Notice the bomas in the distance.. and the tree with the unusual method of storing extra wood poles, interesting.