- Everest Base Camp #1 & #2
- Inca Trail 2018
- Women's Projects in Tanzania 2018
- Bhutan 2017
- Women's House Building 2017
- Antarctic Adventure
- Greenland by Day Hike
- Fire and Ice: Iceland
- Family Fire & Ice: Iceland
- Mongolia on Horseback
- Raising Voices, Raising Roofs
- New Zealand Adventure
- Inca Trail 2015
- Ethiopia Explorer 2015
- Kilimanjaro Climb 2015
- Patagonia & Wine
- Everest Base Camp 2014
- Bhutan, Land of the Thunder Dragon 2014
- The Way: A Pilgrimage Across Spain
- Belize Dive & Jungle Exploration
- Kilimanjaro Climb 2014
- Everest Base Camp 2013
- Turkey: Mt. Ararat
- Inca Trail II 2013
- Inca Trail I 2013
- 2013 Kilimanjaro Cancer Climb
- Spanish Immersion with Mayan Tropics & Honduran Island Paradise
- Kilimanjaro Climb 2012
- Nicaragua Volunteer Adventure 2012
- In the Footsteps of Buddha 2011
- Iceland & Greenland 2011
- 2011 Kilimanjaro Climb for Cancer
- Everest Base Camp 2010
- Bhutan Sept. 26, 2010
- Galapagos 2010
Viewing Post for: Women's House Building 2017
Date: Tuesday, March 7
Location: Last night in Lake Eyasi
What a way to end! The community of over 100 people held a ceremony to thank us. We danced with them, sang with them, ate a meal they prepared and gave and received speeches. They wrote special songs for us to thank us. Beautiful. Part of the ceremony is they dressed and sang to each of us. That is the picture, Jaima receiving her shuka. Lots of pictures, more pictures&. My favorite moment was taking a picture of each of the two women in their new houses. They are sitting on a new bed, beaming, I mean really beaming&Tonight will be the first night of their changed life. On of the beautiful things to me is as the new owners thanked us, they also acknowledged the other women in need. They are so conscious of the whole community. We have learned so much from our new friends. We ended with our last visit to the vocational school. We picked up our clothing newly sewn. Brilliant colors. A new fad for sure when we get home. We planted another 200 trees today, or started to. So much yet to be done. We are just a small moment of hopefully many more to come. Please spread word on this project. We expect to come back each year and need your support.
Messages for this post
For: Jaima
Hello! There you are!!! I so loved opening up the blog tonight and seeing a picture of you! Thank you Rick! Kiddos loved it too. A said when I was putting him to bed tonight "I hope I have a dream about Mama" :-) I'm sure it is hard to leave Lake Eyasi and your new friends. The ceremony sounds wonderful, so special for everyone. Have a great time on safari!!! LOVE YOU!
Daniel - 3/7/2017
For: Mary Callaway
I'm glad your enjoying another pack, paddle and ski adventure. Thanks for the memories in Iceland & Greenland. It sure was a trip of a lifetime. Take care. William
William - 3/7/2017
For: Esther and family
Jambo! What an amazing adventure. We are so glad you have had the chance to return and share Africa with your family! Can't wait to hear the stories when you return. Love Linda and Paul
Linda and Paul - 3/7/2017
For: Christine
Just catching up on the posts! What a beautiful, fulfilling adventure! I am so glad you have had a chance for this life changing experience. I can't wait to hear all about it when you return. -Linda
Linda Artruc - 3/7/2017
For: Mama
Mommy I love you! I can't believe you got a shuka!! I can't wait for you to go on safari. Remember to take pictures of baby elephants! I love you and miss you!!!
Ella - 3/7/2017
For: Mama
Hello Mommy! When are you coming home? The Shuka looks good on you! I am doing my S.E.T. Talk on rainbows! I love you and miss miss miss miss miss miss miss miss miss miss miss miss you!
Adelai - 3/7/2017
For: Jaima
Beautiful photo, lovely lady!
Mom - 3/7/2017
