Even if you know little about Kenya, you have probably heard of the Maasai. Who hasn't seen a photo or watched a video of a group of tall, thin Maasai warriors performing the adumu or "the jumping dance" as it is often called? Michael Benanav, founder of Traditional Cultural Project and author of Men of Salt: Crossing the Sahara on the Caravan of White Gold
, gives us a better understanding of the Maasai lifestyle in his article, "10 Days among the Maasai of Kenya". The author describes how he witnessed a circumcision ceremony, ate the local food, visited a weekly livestock market, bathed in the Maji Moto hot springs, went on guided hikes and was introduced to the "widows' village". During his time of immersion in the world of the Maasai, Mr. Benanav was given the opportunity to trade stories with members of the community and openly share about their cultural differences. For an insider's look into the lifestyle of the Maasai and to learn how you can participate in such an adventure, be sure to read the full article in the travel section of the NY Times. Note: A valid passport and visa for Kenya are required of all U.S. citizens who want to enter the country.Source: http://www.us-passport-service-guide.com/passport-blog.html#10-Days-among-the-Maasai-of-Kenya
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