Our Maasai Visit Comes to an End

What an amazing opportunity. We have been blessed with so much. The people were so welcoming and hospitable. Our immediate hosts: Joseph, Matt and Steph were so well organized and wise in how they planned for us and helped us by bridging the cultural gaps. I really feel like we truly got a flavour of life in this little 'village' of Nagile.

Yesterday we reflected on the beauty of the simple life -- we were for the most part completely off the grid. Not found on a map, no real road leading in or out, no consistent electricity, no running water, no real internet connection but yet such LIFE and JOY.

I do confess a bit more keenly aware and very grateful for many of the modern conveniences we enjoy. Take for instance the washing machine. I spent several hours doing laundry by hand two days ago. Sitting under the Acacia tree on a little stool....working with "elbow grease" to pound out the red dust of Najile with not much success. A admit the surroundings were gorgeous and the sound of bells on the goats and singing birds was great company. In contrast last night I put in some not so white shirts and socks into a shiny powered machine. It took 3 minutes of my time and WOW did they ever come out brighter than my last effort. Life is strange.

It was difficult to say good bye to all our new friends in Najile and from Calgary. This seems a bit surreal but was so amazing.

Our family is looking forward to a few days of rest and relaxation at the ocean. The place and plans our friend Kirsten has arranged look amazing. Again such gracious hospitality. It is amazing to have friends in so many places. The world is so small.