Tuesday, March 5, 2013

Rwanda

So last night I had the pleasure of working a double shift because a coworker called out. To say the least, I'm a bit tuckered out today. And as I'm sure you guessed, I'm not going to be writing a story tonight.

Instead, I'll present you with a video.

I've made it quite clear that I love traveling. As a child I was lucky enough to get out of the country at least once a year - mostly to adventure throughout the Caribbean. But as I got older, found myself rooted in college, and then relocating to LA, my chances of travel severely declined. Thankfully, within the last six months, I've actually gotten myself back in gear and traveled a lot (as most of you are aware since I've documented my trips here). Primarily I have one person to thank for that, because every trip has involved them thus far, but I've finally realized that even though I am trying to build a career and make a name for myself out here in LA, I will always be able to travel. I just have to make time for it. And from now on I will make sure I do.

There is just something so magical about it. Being somewhere you've never been before, smelling new things, tasting new food, meeting new people. It really takes you out of your comfort zone and forces you to experience things as they are in the moment. As they truly are. And as you know, I was fortunate enough to travel to Africa recently and I completely fell in love. Everything about it left a lasting impression on me and I can't wait to make it back. So this following video is for Africa.

I'm not going to describe it. I'm just going to let you experience it on your own and enjoy.

But I will admit - between this video and the others I've posted recently, from India and Peru, I'm beginning to have second thoughts about myself. I can't think of something better than traveling and documenting each new place. Maybe it's time to consider a new profession...

1 comment:

  1. If you decide to go, remember that I can be your pack mule to carry your equipment - I have experience :)

    You would be SO good at this - but my fear is that you would never come back :(

    This film is mesmerizing - just incredible on so many levels - cultural, cinematically, editing, the content. I watched it several times. I would NOT walk on that skinny bridge. I would love to be that close to the gorillas (though I would be scared to death), and I would love to play with the children!

    Thanks for sharing this one. Get some good ideas from this for your trip to the Motherland...

    ieyu, ilys!

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