In Africa post number 4, I said the spirit of Africa is alive and well. I would like to introduce, here, and in future posts, a few, of the many wonderful, amazing people we were privileged to meet. People who, with all their combined brothers and sisters, make up the spirit of Africa.
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This is Sisasenkosi, who had us call him Sisa. He was our trip leader for the southern half of our adventure. |
Photographing these folks was a joy.
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"Monty," all around helpful person at Baobab lodge | |
They seemed genuinely pleased
to have me ask them for a photograph.
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"SP," Bartender extraordinaire | |
Many are dealing with sorrows that we can't begin to
imagine.
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"Ivy", manager of Baobab Safari Lodge |
But at the same time, they make
a decision to get the most joy out of each day that they possibly can.
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Driver Guide |
Their laughter is genuine, and authentic.
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Driver guide | |
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"Thinners," Makoro guide. |
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"Rio," manager Banoka Camp |
They were often busy.
So, while they were all exceedingly gracious, my permission to shoot
them often lasted mere seconds. Which was fine. We made it work.
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Not clear what her title was. But she always greeted us with a smile. |
I thought while were there that we managed to get names properly recorded. However, when we returned home I realized we had no names for many.
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"Lattoh," shy and unassuming but very competent. |
I apologize to those whose names I didn't get. And I'll do what I can to get the blanks filled in.
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Support staff at Lufupa Camp.. |
As I look at these pictures, the question that always comes up for me is: How can you not love the spirit of these people?
Continue on to Post 9: Flying in Bush Planes, by clicking here.
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