Beautiful People

Many of you probably thought I have fallen off the face of the earth, but the truth is, I am just trapped in the desert! It is a grand entrapment though and the monochromatic landscape has consistently grown on me. As an aesthetic person I have come to find joy in the people around me. The Fulani women are some of the most gorgeous people. They walk tall and graceful even with large bowls a top their heads. They constantly amaze me with how much they carry. I feel so inadequate here at times! These women wear bright colored clothing of numerous patterns and intricate lace detail. My favorite outfits are those with lime green lace that accent their ebony skin so well. Their jewelry is bold, large bead work. What a wonderful masterpiece they are and praise that I get to work with them these next two years!



On another note, I have recently had the opportunity to watch a Human Planet episode. One of my friends in training told me that there was one specifically on deserts. I downloaded it off iTunes in the States and watched it the other night for the first time. It is called Deserts: Life in the Furnace and I would encourage you to watch it. It highlighted a few people groups in my current country. One of the people groups is the Wodaabi. They are actually a small sub-group of the Fulani. The show highlights a dance that the men dress up for in elaborate make-up and feathers. The dance is called the Yaake and they dance to impress marriageable women. It is captivating but further exemplifies the lostness in this area.