Food markets are open in Uganda. Would you like to come with me? Read more
Category: Africa
Sunsetscapes
“Sunset is still my favorite color, and rainbow is second.” Mattie J.T. Stepanek
Are you a sunset lover, too? Here is to all of us who stand in awe when the sun sets.
Spooky
Today is October 31 and it may well be known as Halloween to you. I went to Wikipedia to learn a bit about the history of this day. The word derives from the Scottish All Hallows’ Eve and stands for the evening before All Hallows’ day (also known as All Saints’ day), which is tomorrow on November 1. The term Halloween probably first appeared in 1745 and the traditions around this day are believed to have their origins in the ancient Celtic culture. These days it is famous, I think, for how the people in the USA go about it.
Halloween had no tradition in Switzerland until recently.
What about the place you live, is Halloween celebrated there?
Do you celebrate Halloween? Read more
Murchison Falls
Do you know where the source of the Nile is? Read more
Greetings from Afro-Pfingsten
It is that time of the year again… you hear drums, your body and especially your hips move with the rhythm, you smell fire, fish, and sunscreen, you see more colourfully dressed people than usual (thank goodness!), and you see smiles and content faces everywhere.
It is when Africa takes centre stage in a Swiss city.
It is Afro-Pfingsten Festival in Winterthur.
She stole my heart. Do you see the elderly lady looking out the window in the top middle image? I dared to take a picture without asking her as she had this big contagious smile in her face moving her body with the rhythm of Ma belle chérie we were all listening to (on stage in the photo to the right of her).
Let’s do it like her: Keep smiling and dancing forever!
Are you in the mood now to listen to some African rhythms? Then watch the videos in my other Afro-Pfingsten post.
Warm greetings and have a wonderful (long) weekend,
Daniela
Going bananas
Hello lovelies
How are you?
It has been a while as I was fully absorbed in Uganda. Honestly, there was no way to wrap my head around anything digital or social really, I was simply so overwhelmed by the many sights, sounds, and odours my body, soul, and mind gathered. And I was focused on the people I met, hugged, and connected with, the amount I learnt, the work I did, and sometimes I was busy with the challenges the tropics have in store for me.
Back in Switzerland, I think I am ready to share some stories with you. Today, I would like to tell you a bit about one of the staple foods in Uganda: Bananas. Read more
Warm greetings from tropical Kampala
A quick hello from the lush and tropical capital of Uganda.
As I get news that some of you are experiencing winter when it should be spring, I thought to at least pamper you with some digital warmth.
With African love,
Daniela
Sweet dreams
in wild places!
What is the craziest or funniest or the most amazing place you spent the night(s)?
As you can probably relate from the heading photograph, I treasure fond and deep memories of sleeping in veritable wilderness surrounded by nature’s sound – which can also be absolute stillness – watching the sun go down and rising over breathtakingly vast and wonderful landscapes sharing the outdoor lounge with wildlife of all kinds and sizes such as spiders, mosquitos, birds, baboons, crocodiles, kangaroos, lions, elephants…
Pure abundance. Read more
Crafting change
In the beautiful and lush region around Fort Portal in Uganda over a 1000 women craft change by producing handmade high-quality baskets that are exported to England every three months.
Initiated and developed by Anne, the ladies develop their own natural colours, dye the raw material made of raffia, banana fiber and papyrus into a rainbow of colours, and handcraft the baskets. The products therefore come in stunning combinations and patterns.
Pink and turquoise
Blue and red
Yellow and blue
Talking to these wonderful souls is very inspirational. They kindly open a window into their lives when we visit for my husband‘s amazing social enterprise Communauts.
Welcome to Kla
Do you know that feeling of itchy feet?
There are two “pathogens” I don’t know a cure for….. the travel bug and the Africa virus, except for packing up and hitting the road, of course ;0).
Sometimes a brilliant movie like The Queen of Katwe filmed authentically in the very location helps ease my wanderlust and brings me back to being grateful for all the moments and memories I have already collected in all kind of corners on this beautiful Planet Earth. So I dove into these memories by watching the true story of a girl growing up in Katwe, which is an area of Kampala or Kla (pronounced Kala) as the capital of Uganda is also known among locals.
Have you been to Kampala? Read more
Lady Bird 