Peace

Hi.What is happening in Kenya is very sad indeed. Can we do anything about it peacefuy? Yes we can.

 

Go here: http://www.gopetition.com/online/15969.html

 

PS I really do hope for nothing but peace. I am in a volatile area of Nairobi where any flare up at all would be totally disastrous and very hard to stop or reverse. Pray for Kenya.

 

Happy new year to everyone.

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Taita Cultural Night - Pictures

So I attended the most recent Taita Cultural Night, and I had a wonderful time. I'm going to try and share the night with you by posting some pictures. (Videos later - slow uploading). I took the pictures with my moile phone so they aren't very clear. Still, I hope you enjoy. ;)

First, some food. I labelled it, so that I could explain: 1. Chapati ; 2.Kimanga ya matoke (mashed plantain); 3. Nduda ; 4. Matumbo (tripe) ; 5. Beef; 6. Pure (mixture of beans and maize taita style); 7. Kimanga ya Sweet Potato (mashed sweet potato).

Next, the Taita traditional drink. Commonly made out of sugar cane, honey or corn. This particular glass was from honey but tasted evil. Its traditional name: Mbangara

Some lovely dancing ladies:

Finally, traditional Taita drummers whipping the crowd into a frenzy. Trust me, the drums were AWESOME!!