Deep underground in Tanzania, I faced my fears and joined Adam, a Deaf miner 1300 feet (400m) beneath the earth. Discovering rare gems like tanzanite while learning about his expertise and navigating the mining community left a lasting impact. (captioned) #JoelTravel #NoBarriers #DeafNation #Deaf #Mererani #Tanzania #Africa #Tanzanite #Mining #MiningLife #Gemstones | Joel Barish

⛏️🔦 Michael and Jeff Moriarty embarked on an extraordinary journey, descending into a D-Block Tanzanite mine in Tanzania alongside a team of miners. Despite the legal restrictions preventing them from taking or purchasing minerals from the tanzanite mining area, their purpose was solely to see the origins of Tanzanite. Exploring the depths of the earth, they experienced the tanzanite mining process. If you have any questions about their trip, feel free to ask in the comments, or visit them in-s