Karibuni,
Sitting in a Portland coffee shop this morning, a young boy in bright blue trousers approached us. He wore a smile that was both hesitant and inviting. He extended his small arm and offered us a page from the book he grasped. The verse read:
The blue rhinoceros.
So blue was she.
The wind in her hair.
The world at her feet.
The vibrant blues danced off the page, filling up the sky and rivers, unlocking the endless openness and possibilities that lie ahead. There is so much anticipation, excitement and nervousness that accompanies an experience like this one, but the calming blues fill us with serenity and a confident calm.
The young boy turned to return to his mother's side and as he walked away, he paused spinning towards us, making the shape of a dancing rhinoceros horn with his outstretched arm.
The rhino reminds us that things are not always as they appear. They are viewed as being aggressive and intimidating, yet embody the quality of non-violence. When our attention shifts beyond convention we create space to see things from a new perspective and evaluate our current ideals.
We are really excited to explore and experience East Africa with you and support and guide you through this journey. We will have the opportunity to forge deeper understandings with the communities we visit and in the process explore what makes feel excited and alive.
We look forward to meeting you.
The world is at Your feet.
Michelle & Matt
