Waterfall

When the poor and needy seek water,
and there is none,

and their tongue is parched with thirst,

I the Lord will answer them;

I the God of Israel will not forsake them.

I will open rivers on the bare heights,

and fountains in the midst of the valleys.

I will make the wilderness a pool of water,

and the dry land springs of water.

- Isaiah 41:17, 18

Trekking

That far ribbon of white was our destination Friday.  We were in Tanzania visiting friends and decided to hike to a waterfall near THE mountain.  You know, Kilimanjaro.

We passed small villages with small children,

women hauling bunches of bananas on their heads,

over rivers on handy bridges,

and through the woods with our handy guides and walking sticks.

We passed boys in American shirts,

and girls toting food for cattle.

We were getting closer.

We stepped around army ants,

and legged it through valleys.

After passing a few more people both younger,

and older,

we arrived.

Victory!



African Sky