On our first full day the photography class spent the morning at the Olasiti Orphanage where students sewed and beaded with the children. The afternoon was spent with the orphans visiting Shanga, a company that employs disabled workers who make jewelry and crafts out of recycled materials. The group also explored Africa art from ancient masks to contemporary pieces at the Arusha Cultural Heritage Museum. The Wildlife Conservation group traveled to the Asogati Plains to experience the unique fauna of the Somali ecosystem. The group searched for the Beesley’s Lark; only 50 exist in the world, and they found not just one but five. In total they found over 50 species of animals including their first megafauna such as zebras and ostriches.
P.S. Ja-Z and Katie are awesome bloggers...yay satellites!
Joy Wedge sewing with one of the children.
Hi, this is Virginia's mom. So exciting to hear from Tanzania! I can't even imagine how different it must be there, and all the exotic things you are surrounded by. Keep blogging!
ReplyDeleteGlad to see you're all ok and starting your adventure :) Kaitlyn, my surgery was canceled,won't get into why on here, but will probably be next week. Hey where is my picture of you with a current newspaper??? HaHa
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Aunt Cyn
This is Pierre, its wonderful to see you guys are ok. it appears life is very eventful on the other side of the world. I cannot wait to see more pictures. have as much fun as possible, but make it home safe. I love you Joy, we miss you already! ;)
ReplyDeleteThis is Elizabeth’s dad. I am glad to see that everyone arrived safely. What a great start to the trip. I am looking forward to seeing more photos and reading daily accounts of your experiences. Liz, have fun, be safe and enjoy yourself. We love you. Mom and Dad.
ReplyDeleteLet's see some more pics! :-)
ReplyDeleteThis is Sam's cousin...glad to hear that all are safe and sound and that the first day was full and fun filled. looking forward to seeing more photos and reading about all your adventures....we miss you sam and dont worry mom is fine...lol xox annmarie
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like the trip is already over the top amazing!!
ReplyDeleteThis is Bernadette,Sam,s mom.what a wonderful journey for all of you.Take in as much as you can in the short amount of time that you have.Miss you a bunch Sam, love you MORE...xoxo
ReplyDeleteThis is Janell........Joy's sister just wanted to say I'm proud of you all....Create memories designed to last two life times :) Joy you look gorgeous sis.....Love you Miss you....stay safe.....keep blogging and I'll keep you in my prayers.....oxoxo
ReplyDeleteHi, This is Tracy, Caitlin's Mom.So glad you made it there safely.We're all anxious to hear all the exciting things you see and do.Have lots of fun and watch out for each other. Stay safe.We ALL miss you and are praying for you,Caits. Love, Mom
ReplyDeleteHello,This is Greg,Joy's Dad.I'm glad you took the step of faith to unknown territory and arrive safe.Look like you are enjoying yourslf already.I love you and my prayers are with you.Dad
ReplyDeleteBonjour!
ReplyDeleteNous sommes nombreux à suivre les périples de nos courageux et vaillants aventuriers américains, expatriés en Tanzanie. Profitez pleinement de cette riche experience, nous sommes très fiers de vous. Grosses bises de France. Love, Alison & Théo, cousins d'Elizabeth.(PS: A hug from Nou Nou for ELR)
Hi Marrisa. We know you are having a great time and hope you take it all in by noting each minute for the special things you are seeing. Try to watch each animal for itself and really look at the anmimal as an idividual and then you can make a connection not to species by to a living thing. Love, Mom and Dad
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