We met with the Hadzabe tribe today and went on a hunt with them. It was so cool. I loved seeing the hunt in action. They were so skilled. Way more than just shooting a gun. I got a little queasy when they killed the bush baby and monkey (esp. when they beat it's head to finish it off), but mostly I was fine. I wish I could hunt better. They shot a black faced monkey and we all had a piece of it. It was hard to see a Bush Baby on a stick though, but that's the "Circle of Life". No Bush Baby no food for the tribe. They are nomadic so they only hunt. They dont keep cows or grow crops, only hunting and gathering.
After the hunt we danced with them. It was so much fun. This 90 year old woman pulled me in and I danced with the eldest man of the tribe. The dance was was really fun and easy. It was all in a circle and all together. Not like the Maasai, which was mostly jumping.
Oh and I shot a bow, which was so awesome. I hit the target, but I have a nice welt from the string of the bow popping me.
Later in the day we went to see a blacksmith. He melted locks and bullets to make jewelry, arrow heads, and spoons. All the girls bought some bangels. I'm obsessed with all the jewelry they were, which is made of simple materials anyone can find. All of it is so bright and colorful.
I've loved the people and the animals, but I will never forget the faces I've seen here. I will miss being with Babu. He's like my real grandpa.
I've also noticed how the people don't have a "personal bubble". They touch much more. They aren't afraid to come close to you and touch you. They just grab your hand and say lets dance. They pull you in and you dont have a choice. ha! Again I am in awe of this land!
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