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Welcome to my Mad Matatu Page!
Why did I choose this name? Well, Matatus are Minibuses that almost all Kenyans
rely upon to get to their destinations! Each Matatu is always individually
painted with bright colors and various designs from animals to Rap Icons like
Nelly, 50 Cent and Tupac!
Each car even has
it's own personal logo, like Haraka, Haraka, Haina Baraka; Hurry Hurry
(speed) has no Blessings! The wonderful, colorful Matatu is well
representative of the People of Kenya! Colorful and full of life (even if a
lot of times you'll hear people cursing them for being such a nuisance to
other drivers!!!) Oh, and if you suffer from Claustrophobia you'll probably
hate the ride as you're usually packed into a Matatu like Sardines in a can!!
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My Favorite
Radio Station in Kenya! YOU CANNOT pass up the opportunity
to listen to Kiss100FM because it's too cool and too
funny!
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I
was born and raised in Kenya and lived there for 25 years before moving to the United States. Both my parents are Italian
nationals who moved to east Africa during the 1950's. We have spent many a
day at the local Markets and "kiosks" searching for those items
which are both unusual and unique. One of the items you might find in my
store is Batiks: an ancient art of drawing on fabric and then creating the
design through a build up of colors. Wax is used to stop a particular color
from seeping into another.
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From
the Top left: Me with a cheeky Colobus Monkey, Mount
Kenya Safari Club;
Me with former Kenyan President
Daniel Toroitich Arap Moi, during the celebration of his
niece's birthday, Nairobi National Park;
One of
Cape Ann's Harbors, where I live now. It's
beautiful in the summer time!
My mother is
passionate for flowers! This is an Agave in her garden
in full bloom! The bloom looks like the neck of
a swan and is sometimes called just that....
Center:
My favorite
beach in Watamu, North Coast! We discovered this beach
by accident as there was only a small dirt road leading
to it. Kenya's beaches are hidden jewels!;
Bottom Row:
This is Morani, the most highly guarded Rhino in Kenya,. The
Kenya Wildlife Service Ranger in the background lives
with him 24/7 to ensure poachers don't get to him;
...
what's a ME page without a pet??? Here's my
baby K Diddy. As you can see he loves to watch TV!!!
Growing
up in Kenya meant driving big 4x4's!!! lol! so I
had to keep the tradition here, even if it meant
winding through Gloucester's narrow
streets!
This picture
was taken right on the Equator. Notice
the water jugs.... it's amazing but just a few
inches from each point, north and south of
the Equator line, the water turned in opposite
directions. While on the Equator, it just went
straight down.....
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Kenyan
artists and craftsmen have really come a long way, experimenting and learning
new techniques to improve their final products. Only a hand full have
actually studied the arts. Most of their knowledge is either passed on by
parents or is self-taught. I am more fond of older, more traditional art,
as I feel it is much more pure and representative of Kenya and its wonderful
people. My trustworthy mother, whom I rely on to bring you such wonderful,
good quality Kenyan pieces, individually selects each item I sell. I don't
sell something if I don't like it! My years of experience in Kenya allow me
to ensure that you are getting nothing but the best!!!! Other items I
sell include:
Stunning
Beaded Sandals, which are 100% Handmade and incredibly stylish!
The
essential KIKOI! They were a huge part of my life in Kenya! As a baby my
nanny would use it as a sling to carry me while she worked; at school I used
it as a picnic rug during my lunch breaks on the school lawn; as a teenager I
used it obsessively at the beach as a Sarong, a mini Skirt, a Beach Towel and
a Blanket on those nights when I would sit on the beach looking at the stars!
Other
items include:
Batiks,
Beaded Sandals, Dog Collars, Maasai Necklaces, Bracelets and Earrings.
If I find something unusual I get it, so there's always new
treasures to discover in my store!
So
don't forget to come by my Store and check out my Items!!!!
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a few phrases and words so you can pretend to be a pro! :) |
| Jambo! |
Hello! |
| Habari Gani? |
How are
you? |
| Mimi Ni Mtalii |
I am a
Tourist |
| Yeye ni Mwamerika |
He/she is
an American |
| Si Kali Sana.... |
It's not
very expensive ;) |
| Una Taka Ku Nunua nini? |
What do
you want to buy? |
| Mbwa |
Dog |
| Paka |
Cat |
| Karibu! |
Welcome |
| Asante Sana! |
Thank you
Very Much |
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Days of The Week! |
| Jumamosi |
Saturday |
| Jumapili |
Sunday |
| Jumatatu |
Monday |
| Jumanne |
Tuesday |
| Jumatano |
Wednesday |
| Alhamisi |
Thursday |
| Ijumaa |
Friday
(first day of the week) |
Asante Sana! Kwaheri Na Tutaonana Duka La
Matatu!!!
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