The month went by super fast, with work--teaching at Universidade Catolica de Mozambique--along with weekend events and outings. My preference is to write about what's been going on, but since so much has been happening, and I've posted no pics at all over the last 3 months, I think this blogpost will just be a showcase of photos from January to March 2014. We all know the cliché, a picture says a thousand words. We are bombarded by images and by "the image" (of cool, of class, of power and prestige, youth and entertainment). We would do well to remember, however, that a word can evoke not only an infinite number of images, but also hidden inner meanings and inner worlds. Of course, words require a bit more work and commitment.
So, here are some pics:
PCV Victor, from Momba, Niassa. The first northerner to visit me in Chimoio.
My living room when I first moved in.
My kitten. . . later given away by my landlady.
Kitten up a mango tree.
Kids that wanted their photo taken at Mavudzi Ponte, Tete.
Mavudzi Ponte River and Bridge
Colleagues Esta and PCV Ana D. at Flor de Vouga in Chimoio
Chic Dutch Duo Maarten and Lieke.
Looking for live music, Praça da Independencia, Chimoio
At a churasqueira, Chimoio
Camp Ndzou Adventure (between Dombe and Sussundenga, Manica province). Our Cozy Cottage and the Amazing Rav4
Camp Ndzou: Elephant Footprints
Camp Ndzou: Through the Jungle
On our way back to Chimoio after Camp Ndzou
Birthdayboy with PCV Wendy at a restaurant in Manica City
Gate at Geological Museum, City of Manica
Geological Museum, City of Manica
Lunch at Policentro Restaurant, City of Manica
On our way to church perched atop a hill, City of Manica
Old Church, City of Manica
Kids playing soccer by the old church, view of surrounding mountains, Manica City
U.S. Ambassador to Mozambique, Douglas Griffiths, American Corner Opening Ceremony at Universidade Catolica de Mozambique, 25 March 2014.
PCV Brian performing with English Club members for the American Corner Opening Ceremony
Chess for breakfast, before Cabeça do Velho hike (30 March 2014)
UCM student Rudolfo, Cabeça do Velho background
Near the top of Cabeça do Velho
View of the city of Chimoi from Cabeça do Velho, PCVs Steven and Wendy: "Life is Calling, How Far Will You Go?"
Atop Cabeça do Velho
TV reporters from Maputo doing a piece on Cabeça do Velho; Women kneeling, praying at the peak of the mountain
PCV Brian sharing his scrumptuous quiche, our picnic atop Cabeça do Velho
Baboon sighting atop Cabeça do Velho
We started with chess, we ended with chess.
