Africa, all those years ago
I have always been glued to tv documentaries about Africa, way back when ‘The World Around Us’ was on (I was 6 years old). So when I travelled to Africa back in 2001, whoah 7 years ago, it’s one of the best things I’ve ever done.
From trekking to see the mountain gorillas, being charged by a hippo, taking photos, meeting wonderful friends, talking swahili to a zanzibarian, learning about african dreams and coming home with a deep appreciation for what we have.
I know I will go back one day. Until then I will continue to look over my photos reliving incredible memories.
Here’s a couple of pics of me back then. I remember kids coming up to touch my white skin. I glowed compared to them! When i was in Rwanda, a bunch of kids kept staring at me, I didnt understand why, until they pointed to my black sunglasses – they could see their reflection for the first time.
Showing Ugandan women what i see through my camera
Rift Valley Morning Walk in Kenya
Sipi Falls, Uganda
Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania
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Deidre Cripwell
I was born in Africa and have been living in AUstralia for the last 5 years. Therefore I am not only from Africa but also of Africa. It is a place that never leave you. It flows in your blood and gets into your soul. AFrica has the power to make you look back without turning back.
Marnie Kirkness replied
That’s exactly how i feel about it…’it will never leave me’ Love how you wrote this line “AFrica has the power to make you look back without turning back.” so powerful.
Deidre Cripwell
Thanks. Your images are making me home sick, even though I go back every year and was there from August to October last year. Already the smell of Africa is dissappearing from my memory, so I need to refill. Your photo’s has helped a lot.