July 22, 2006 - New York City
I left for Africa almost three weeks ago expecting a great journey, filled with colourful tales and punctuated with exciting new adventures. I found none of that. Instead I awoke to a place where so many ordinary people lived in unspeakable quiet suffering, filled with resilience and humour and faith and courage. And I was met by innumerable acts of kindness, trust, generosity, goodwill and friendship. I shall always remain profoundly grateful and humbled.
Ex Africa semper virtus quod spes. - G.