India (December, 2016) – After lunch we were invited into the family compound; as I sauntered around surveying the scenery, I discovered the matriarch feeding her youngest. Unaware my companions had left to circle around the fields and loiter around with the neighbours. It became evident; I was the only one she felt comfortable enough with to share in her nurturing glory.

India (May, 2017) – We had meandered around Baboo Ghat a number of times; eventually becoming familiar with the kushti masseurs holding court under the bridge. Being female I was unable to arrange a massage for myself, but unbeknownst to my cousin we set him up for an oiled up acrobatic adventure.

Madagascar (March, 2010) – Seeing that we were on the first train in weeks, it was clear the natural jungle had begun reclaiming the tracks and passageway of the FCE – Jungle Express. It was a breathtakingly thrilling sight; as we passed deeper and deeper into the wilds of Madagascar. Visions of majestic scenery; rolling rocks, jagged cliffs, waterfalls and a number of hillside villages (Ampitambe and further east into Ranomena). 

Türkiye (November, 2019) – The light cascading through the windows add to the magical sensations one feels inside the Aya Sophia. Up on the second level I paraded around from one end to the other; struck by the little details.