“Know Thyself” A well-known inscription in the temple forecourt of Apollo at Delphi. The past holiday I had the opportunity to interact with the beautiful people of South Africa. The people of the West Coast do not only exist, they flourish in their own beautiful way and love with great passion. We were stranded at [...]
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The fire is almost out and one can hear the jackal call. From the dim light of the cabin we all looked for a last time at our assembled rods, strung lines and the flies we have decided on, before retiring to bed. Our party has discussed in depth what fly we should use early [...]
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We’re sitting on the roof of our Land Cruiser, watching millions of wildebeest as far as the eye can see. It is hard to comprehend. Almost 2.5 million wildebeest, zebra and gazelle migrate yearly over the beautiful plains of the Serengeti, tracked by lions, hyenas and crocodiles at river crossings, setting the scene for one [...]
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Visiting a nomadic Masai tribe must be one of my most colourful experiences. They are driven by their passion for their land and cattle. Their daily life revolves around their cattle. Status is derived from their relationship to their cattle and the amount of children they have. The more cattle a Masai has, the richer [...]
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From the bright light into the dark shack my eyes take some time adjusting to the darkness inside. My guide introduces me to Gogo, meaning Mama. For many years Soweto was the “small parliament” in the days of apartheid. Soweto is also the most populous township in Africa. I cannot help but notice the novel, [...]
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It is early on Saturday morning in Swaziland. All along the road I notice children walking. Some are chewing on sugarcane sticks. The boys are drawing lines in the sand with branches. The older ones are pushing the younger ones on the wheelbarrows. These children are off to the nearest source of water. Collecting water [...]
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The contrast is overwhelming. Thea Litschka, the white witch, as called by the locals, catching black mambas. Compassionate deeds, kindness, mercy, and reaching out to others are required of all of us who desire to be on the path of wisdom. If you ever drive past Simunye, Swaziland, ask for Thea or Clifton who will [...]
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(Delve into the heart of the African community, with photographer Chris Litschka, as she explores moments in their lives, depicting many mysteries through words and images. Join her as she shares her lessons in passion and traditions on …) When I saw the movie “Out Of Africa” I fell in love with its people, its [...]
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