Kirurumu Manyara Lodge is set high on the edge of the Great Rift Valley, enjoying a marvelous, uplifting and panoramic view eastward over Lake Manyara, the Rift floor and Mt. Losimingori. Behind Kirurumu, the Ngorongoro Highlands rise in green and fertile splendour and form the gateway to Ngorongoro Crater and, finally, Olduvai Gorge, the Serengeti.

On the way, we encountered a magnificent woman along the road with 3 young children (approx 11, 6, and 3). We were not allowed to take pix of kids (it steals their soul). I wish the picture captured the beauty of the woman (The original photo should be in AFAR). Not sure if she is 40 or 80 years old.

We extended a bag of M&M's to the kids. The oldest child took one M&M, took a bite and passed it on to the other two. WOW!