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| 27th October 2009 Robert Laniewski | Light - From: First impressions of Johannesburg Light in the Southern Hemisphere is VERY different. I am from South Africa originally, but have spent time in Europe, and two years in North America. As an artist, I can see a very distinct difference in the quality of light. I flew over Africa during the day, and could see a difference between Northern Africa (including the Sahara) and Southern Africa. It seems that the way the light strikes the Earth between hemispheres is not symmetrical. Photos of New Zealand seem to indicate a similar light quality to that of South Africa. I'd say it's more crisp, full, luminous in the South (I'm not just talking about the distance from the equator) -- it's hard to describe... but it's part of what makes South Africa so uniquely beautiful. |
| 27th July 2009 Justin | Wow - From: Murchison Falls Great stuff Bekka, so interesting and spectacular. And a cold Nile Special sounds fantastic too! |
| 17th July 2009 James | - From: Gorilla tracking in Bwindi Hi Bekka (or should I call you Dian (Fossey - geddit?) Sounds like you've been having a fantastic time over there. Very jealous of you having been on a gorilla trail. Guess you're nearing the end of the trip now. Have a safe trip home. James x |
| 15th July 2009 Rob | Gare au Gorill-ill-ill-ill-ille - From: Gorilla tracking in Bwindi Dear Bekka - my computer has been on the blink, my work hates blogs and there you are. I have just read all your entries to date (15/7/09 far too late at night) and I am moved in all sorts of ways. I read about those people who move away for education and think to myself how sad that from such a wonderful continent (albeit not Uganda, which seems more peaceful than nearly everything) people come to the UK for refuge and betterment and I end up trying to stick them in prison for taking other people's phones. And I read about how people farm vertically and I think how useless we are to endlessly exist in cities where we produce nothing and break the backs of the world's farmers. And then, I read about your Gorilla Adventures, and am transfixed by memories of Attenborough, Brassens, Willard Price, and wish I was looking in their eyes too. |
| 3rd July 2009 Carlton | Sounds wonderful - From: Settling in at Bujagali Hi Bekka Great to catch up with your expedition! It sounds as though you're having a wonderful time though I'm astonished to hear you've been rafting! Brilliant! Take care, love c |
| 15th June 2009 Chantelle | - From: Jinja, Uganda Hey Bekka. It's sounds like your African adventure is everything you hoped it would be and more! Wow . . . truly amazing . . . please continue to keep us updated. xx Chantelle |
| 14th June 2009 anonymous | - From: Settling in at Bujagali Ooh, you write so beautifully. It sounds so colourful and wonderful and overwhelming and life-changing, and I'm full of admiration and awe. xx |
| 11th June 2009 Chris Najman | Hi from London - From: Settling in at Bujagali Hi Rebekka - I like your posts - keep 'em coming - best Chris |
| 7th June 2009 susie | giraffes - From: Soweto and Safari I've always thought they look like they move in slow motion. And Justin is right about the light. There is indeed something unique about the light in africa. The photos tell that story. |
| 1st June 2009 Justin | Light - From: First impressions of Johannesburg Great 'first Africa post' Bekka. I've never been so it's all fascinating to me. What's also interesting is the light, especially in the photo of Sandy and Colin. There's clearly something about the southern hemisphere light that's different because I could just tell it wasn't in Europe. Or maybe I'm kidding myself. Anyway, keep up the good work and I look forward to the next instalment. |
| 27th May 2009 Susie Jones | we'll miss you - From: Four days to go... You'll be fine. They'll be loads of ups and maybe a few downs but loads and loads of interesting new facts, animals and people to take in all of which I'm looking forward to hearing about. As for the 6-8 legged variety. Deet. Pure and simple. In the battle between man and insect it wins hands down. sx |
| 22nd May 2009 Abi Pomerantz | You can always come home! - From: Four days to go... It's always worth remembering that at any time if it's all too much there is no shame in coming back to your beautiful home! |
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