Day 3? 4? We’re losing track….

Supa! (means hello in Samburu)
It’s Demi here and I was chosen to write the blog today and just wanted to update you guys on our day! We went to Unity Village today and were welcomed by these beautiful women dressed in these elaborate outfits with these colorful necklaces in which were made by the women themselves. The greeted us with songs and dancing and were full of nothing but love and happiness. But it was not just women who were greeting us, as there children who without hesitant latched to our arms and were filled with joy to see us. We then proceeded inside the village where they showed us there homes which are called minyatas. They were very small and very, very, hot inside. After looking at their homes we then began to make all types of jewelry with the women and children. We made earrings, necklaces, bracelets and anklets. They taught us how to make them as these women are very skilled at what they do. They were very persistent about us keeping the patterns, it’s funny because I actually thought I was pretty good at making bracelets until one of the ladies told me I was very slow! We did this for a while as we exchanged names and conversation along the way.
We also went back to Umoja Village which was another village where ladies very similar to the ladies at Unity Village lived. Here we also made jewelry as we were able to get more acquainted with them and play with the children. While we were here I personally got a new hair-do as Asante one of the older kids braided my hair. She is a very sweet girl as are so many of the other children we have all encountered. One things for sure is they love to take pictures and be in pictures so fair warning expect to see a lot of them from us all when we return! After we left Umoja Village we made our last stop at another village nearby where we were able to watch a traditional wedding take place. Both the men and women wore these head dresses and had very decorative outfits on. The men began with dancing and jumping in a circle and then after a while the women joined them. They jumped up and down and danced for a very long time before the bride and groom made their appearance. Unfortunately it was so long that we did not stay for the whole time so we were unable to see the rest of the ceremony.
We muzungus are not used to the heat and it was time for us to go. Any who It amazed me how different there weddings were but it was so fascinating to be able to be there and be a part of such an important event. While we were leaving though there was a man who was being carried away from the circle and looked as if he was having a seizure. I then asked Gabriel one of the boys from this village what was going on. He told me that while they were dancing and jumping in the circle they call out names of family members who are no longer with them and sometimes it becomes very emotional for them and that is why that man was shaking and crying. It was intense watching him but it made a lot more sense after it was explained to me what was happening. I am very thankful to be able to learn all these new things that are so different from my culture back home as it is only the beginning! Lastly, for those of you wondering what we are eating out here it may come to your surprise that were eating the same foods we eat back in America and lots of delicious fruits!
There is one thing I would like you all to take into consideration while reading this and was something I had to realize very soon while being here. That nice cold cup of juice, water, or soda youre drinking or you drank today, make sure you enjoy every sip of it because here we do not have cold drinks as that is a luxury they do not have. Also I hope the snow is treating you all well as they Kenya heat is kicking my butt over here!  With that said I hope you enjoyed reading this and stay posted for our next adventure!
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