The fiercely delicate arrow heads Hadza hunters use to kill iguana, baboon, bird and kudu are made by Datoga craftsmen that share their Lake Eyasi scrub-land. Different prey require different arrow head profiles (some additionally laced with posion) and our departure from the bush meant we were on to visiting a Datoga family. In contrast...
Ngorongoro signaled the end of the animal-centric portion of our safari and we were left in a Karatu lodge for 36 hours to observe Christmas. It was one filled with unexpected diversions, including a tiny decorated tree complete with hand strung popcorn garland, attendance at an oddly familiar catholic service, and an outdoor concert put...
We approached Ngorongoro with a Serengeti hangover. It had been too good, too vast on the plain and we were wondering what the caldera could possibly offer that we had not already enjoyed. Plus, we had first passed the Ngorongoro look out spot on a sunny, brilliant afternoon 4 days previous, but now the weather...
