Wednesday, January 03, 2007

One reason

This photograph is just one of the reasons why I travel. On my second day in the village James and I went out for a walk. There was a lot of excitement from the people as we walked around... visitors are rare. My camera stood out and the calls of, "White Lady, White Lady, Photo, Photo," began. As we passed the small market one woman came up to me and the kids told me she wanted me to photograph her with her mother and her children. after I took the shot I turned my camera around and showed them the image I captured. This was the first time the older woman had seen her image this way and was very excited. I only wish I had a second camera around to have caught her reaction.. It was priceless. That's OK though because I will always remember itand that's what really matters. It is those small moment connections with people that I love. Sharing something new, or maybe something old with people, a realization of how we are all the same no matter where we are from is worth the money and time spent and the discomfort that sometimes accompanies travel. I pray that there will be many more opportunities waiting for me.

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