AFRICA

Hi all!

Wanted to share South Africa Stories.... It is am amazing part of the world- stunning- and horrible- wild and free- scary and breathtaking..... a contrast of worlds colliding in so many different ways. I loved the scenery, and a Safari is a must if you can swing it....

I got talked into it by Tuomo, my Finnish friend....and we had the most exciting and amazing time.... (a few articles will be published in newspapers soon- and I will eventually share the stories...) Yeah Tuomo and I- and the uhhh Lions and Elephants- and yeah-- sleeping in a tent.... but no worries- it did have a bathroom- and I did not even mind the huge lizard I found in the shower... he/she was actually quite lovely..... hey running water and a shower.... it's all good!!

The photo above is from a township.... after meeting Sangoma's (I hope I am spelling this correctly) they are healer women who study for 7 years..... and this photo is from kids in the neighborhood who saw us taking photos and immediately joined in....

Speaking of joining in.... a few of us bought school supplies for the kindergarten in the township.... I have loads of photos... they could really use--- pencils and crayons and coloring books.... I have the address of the school- email me if you want to donate items and mail them....

These kids are the lucky ones.... they get to go to school.... The poverty I saw that day... was bad... so even something small makes a difference.... would be great to hear from you....

Oh yeah- on the adventure side of things..... you can not even image.... shipwrecks and waterfalls...... I loved the "Wild Coast"
Here is the waterfall---- just so awesome- I could have spent all day swimming in the water....





There is a wildness to South Africa.... and it extends past the animals.... a vibe in the air- an energy which is powerful and pulls you into where you are.... it's different and wonderful and truly wild.....
So of course I have tons to say.... and have loads of adventures to write about....not to mention the famous South African actress I had dinner with.... completely unintentional and well mixed in with a bit of luck of course...... so more soon.... enjoy for now and let me know your thoughts.... and yeah feel free to get in touch with me to make a difference for some great kids.....