Today we had the privilage of being welcomed to and shown around a Maasi village - it was one of the most amazing experiences of my life. The Maasi women were the only ones present (other than their children) at the village as the men were all out tending the herds. Upon our arrival - the students and Maasi women each formed a line and shook hands ("sopa" is the Swahili term we used as a greeting). The women then welcomed us with a song and traditional dance - something I feel honored to have been a part of. We were then given a tour of one of the huts which was constructed from sticks and cow dung (which has no odor once it is dried!). The huts were very small - I am only 5'2" and I couldn't stand up! Surprisingly, this tiny little hut was home to a family of five. The women then set up a market area where they displayed their beadwork, wood carvings, and materials and we were able to repay their kindness with our buisness. Spending the afternoon with these women is something I will never forget.

Tomorrow morning we will visit a health clinic in the morning, then return to the SFS camp for more lectures on Kenyan culture and politics. We have recently met with our groups (my group is water source and collection) and we have a background/literature review paper due on Monday.

Also - there are monkey's everywhere. There is a small fence surrounding the area but the monekys and baboons have no problem with that! I have plenty of pictures I would love to post, just not a strong enough internet connection - I will keep trying though!