Back from the Pori



Zebras along the road



It has been an incredible five days. It is Tuesday evening and we are back to the Johnson's home in Moshi. There is no way, I can sum up these last five days in one blog so get ready for several blogs over the next few days where I will brag profusely on the majesty of our God as we have seen His handiwork in so many ways.

Wildebeests

First, the drive on Friday through the Pori to Kamakia was incredible. It was hard to believe just how enormous and beautiful the landscape across Tanzania was. The narrow dirty road we travelled for five hours would have been extremely uncomfortable and draining had we not been so psyched at the marvelous landscapes and herds of animals. We saw zebra, wildebeests, ostriches, impalas, camels, and many smaller species of range rovers and even one giraffe. It was almost like being on a safari; at least we thought so until we actually went on safari a few days later. Once arriving in Kamakia, we set up camp with the help of a couple Maasai warriors who stayed with us all night as our guards. The next day we watched as Dan went through the story cloth, sharing the gospel with several Maasai. Dan carefully demonstrated to us how to use the story cloth and other resources to minister to the Massai tribes.





In front of the vast Pori



On Saturday we traveled to Losi, another area densely populated by Maasai. While driving we were carefully noting the number and locations of the Maasai bomas. A boma is a circle of huts where one Maasai extended family lives. These bomas are spread out over the plains and are loosely affiliated with each other. I will say more about the Maasai lifestyle in a later blog.

Sunday we went to one of the largest Maasai churches in Losi. Incredible! More on that later as well.





Sunday night, we spent the night in the middle of Tarangeri national park where on Monday we went on an actual safari. More on this incredible experience later.



Our campsite in Kamakia



We are all glad to be back and are all safe and well. We truly felt your prayers and support. Keep up with this sight as I will go into greater detail later about the specifics of our trip. Right now I am too exhausted to be creative. God bless.