Tanzania in Fabrics II: The Maasai Shuka
The shuka is a hugely prevalent fabric in Tanzania, with a history as rich as its colors. Sometimes referred to as “Maasai blankets,” they are traditionally worn by the Maasai, […]
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Weekly Photo Challenge: (Competition in) Motion
My submission for the Weekly Photo Challenge: Motion. This photo was taken on 26 April 2015 during the First Annual SFS Tanzania Olympics, organized by several students during the slow […]
Tanzania in Fabrics
The fabrics of Tanzania are what give this place so much of its character. They are so fundamental to life here, where a small rural town can support three or […]
Locking Horns
Elephants, Baobabs, and a Noted Lack of Bathroom Breaks
Ten days ago we students in SFS Tanzania began our Directed Research projects in earnest. The students had been divided into three groups based on our interests- Environmental Policy, Wildlife […]
Weekly Photo Challenge: Afloat (On Reflections)
My submission for the Weekly Photo Challenge. I took this photo on 4/13 at Lake Manyara National Park in northern Tanzania. After two months of waiting to see them close-up, I finally […]
Weekly Photo Challenge: Blur(red Memory)
My submission for the Weekly Photo Challenge: Blur. After two months here in Tanzania, I can’t help looking back on the time we’ve spent so far. I took this photo […]
The Big Five
Last week we returned from Serengeti muddy, tanned, exhausted, and smiling. On numerous occasions, we had to free our cars from the treacherous muck of rainy season roads. Hyenas ran […]
Lion Up, Everyone!
Wildlife of Tarangire National Park, Tanzania
A few weeks after our return from safari in Tarangire National Park, it has begun to sink in what a breathtaking time we spent in the park. Naturally, since we […]
