The Massai Village
This morning, Phyl, Nida, Marine, Andrea and I decided to cycle down the valley to a local Massai Village. It was a very hot and a difficult ride after last night rain. Shortly after arriving at the circle of small huts, Andrea felt faint. Whilst she sat down with her head between her legs, the rest of us were invited into a small hut to talk to the chief. A few minutes later we suddenly became aware of a crowd outside and I immediately jumped to the conclusion that Andrea had passed out. Phyl was closest to the door - and quickly got outside to be with Andrea. As Phyl's eyes got accustomed to the sunlight, she discovered Andrea smiling from ear to ear. The women of the village had dressed her in their necklaces and were teaching her how to dance. By the time I was outside, Andrea was jumping up and down alongside a group of Massai. Priceless.

The children of the village were very excited to see us. We took photographs of them - and to their delight - were then able to display the images on the LCD panels on the back of the cameras. Children and adults alike, were fascinated to see themselves. They were amazed when we explained that our friends and family might be able to see these pictures on the Internet later that day.

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