Monthly Archives: May 2011

    In traditional African culture, you are nobody outside of the community. Your survival depends on being part of the group. We in the West pride ourselves in our individuality. “I think, therefore I am.” In reality, it should be: … Continue reading →

     “Wonne Monat Mai” they call it in Switzerland. “Wonne = delightful, joyous, rapturous May.” I try to take a bike tour every day or so, and around every corner I’m rewarded with a new burst of colour. Olive canola … Continue reading →

       I planted a garden, again. I left my Zambian mini garden to my friends who were happy to transplant the flowers and eat the vegetables. This one’s in Switzerland – just a square wooden box, with herbs and … Continue reading →

     If you’ve ever looked down the throat of a hippo (through the tele lens), it’s not hard to believe the story of Jonah being swallowed by the whale. The hippo is a strange animal – with its tiny pig … Continue reading →