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[suzyQ3]

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@SoX wrote:

@suzyQ3 

The one giraffe with his (her) legs so wide apart was just acrobatic ... but the elephants stole my heart ... the family dynamic of these beautiful creatures is so Wonderful, Wonderful, and that song came immediately to my mind when I saw them.

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@SoX, the giraffes do the splits when they drink water. It is quite a sight. Our guide told us, though, that that is when they are very vulnerable to attacks from other animals.

[bikerbabe]

@suzyQ3
I am very moved by the care you received at the clinic. I’m going to look up that organization. Thank you.

[suzyQ3]

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@bikerbabe wrote:
@suzyQ3
I am very moved by the care you received at the clinic. I’m going to look up that organization. Thank you.

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Do check it out, @bikerbabe . These are incredibly dedicated people, some of whom travel there and volunteer their time. The NP who was so kind to me is from the U.S. And we met a neurologist from the U.S. as well.

Experts come to share their knowledge with the locals, and it is making a huge impact. The NP told me that she teaches diabetes control. Apparently, it is rampant there (a genetic component), but up until recently, it was overshadowed by more elementary concerns.

I have set up a monthly donation. I say that only to emphasize my feelings for such important work in one of many places that need as much help as they can get. Elevating their quality of life helps us all.

I could go on and on. :-)

[pitdakota]

Oh my goodness @suzyQ3, that is a trip of a lifetime.  In more ways than one!  The pictures are stunning and I can't imagine being that close up to these creatures and observing them in their habitat!  And what a great experience at the clinic.  Sorry you were sick, but how great to be able to meet these individuals and learn about their clinic along with getting great care!  

What an amazing experience!!  

[Harpa]

@suzyQ3 

Thank you so much for sharing your experience!! The photos are magnificent!

Can you tell us more about the Greeters? Are the different costumes significant? Why do they carry the poles?

It is so hard to choose a favorite photo! I love the sleeping lion!

[suzyQ3]

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@Harpa wrote:

@suzyQ3 

Thank you so much for sharing your experience!! The photos are magnificent!

Can you tell us more about the Greeters? Are the different costumes significant? Why do they carry the poles?

It is so hard to choose a favorite photo! I love the sleeping lion!

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@Harpa, thank you. The greeters are just those chosen to greet people who visit their villages or are picked to greet visitor to a lodge.

The men wearing red are warriors; I believe I understood the those wearing blue were warriors-to-be.

The Masai men herd animals for the village. We saw many of them doing just that. I would guess that's where the pole comes in handy.

On that note, we were fortunate enough to be hosted by a particular village -- truly fascinating. Also, we visited an "art center" where we could see and buy works by one or more of the tribes in Tanazania (there are about 120).

At that time we also were able to watch the incredibly talented wood carvers who specialize in ebony. We couldn't resist and picked up a lovely prone lion carved from ebony.

[JudyL]

@suzyQ3  you pictures look fabulous!  If you don't mind me asking what kind of camera did your husband use?  I'll be going to Kenya/Tanzania for 3 weeks next July and can hardly wait.  Looks like you had a wonderful trip with lots of good memories.

[suzyQ3]

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@JudyL wrote:

@suzyQ3  you pictures look fabulous!  If you don't mind me asking what kind of camera did your husband use?  I'll be going to Kenya/Tanzania for 3 weeks next July and can hardly wait.  Looks like you had a wonderful trip with lots of good memories.

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@JudyL, lucky you! He bought a Sony Alpha a6400.

[1Snickers]

@suzyQ3   What wonderful photos! Tell your husband they are fantastic! I’m so glad you had the experience.