In Latin America, fifteen is the coming-of-age celebration for young women, similar to the sweet sixteen celebrations in the United States. When I turned fifteen, my parents gave me a choice between having a birthday party or taking a trip. Without a second thought, I chose a trip to Kenya to see the annual wildlife migration in the Serengeti's great plains, the elephants in front of the Kilimanjaro, and the crocodiles eating wildebeest while crossing the Mara River. These experiences opened my eyes to how the circle of life works. Nature does not waste anything. The Masai people also showed me how wisely they use the scarce resources around them. Less than half a century ago, Kenya was a very popular hunting spot among wealthy people from Europe and the United States who were seeking to kill "The Big Five." These included elephants, lions, rhinoceros, buffaloes, and leopards because of they supposedly posed a threat to the hunters's lives. Luckily, times have c