Lamu Tamu (B&W)
Sweet Sweet Lamu - Lamu Tamu (in Swahili). A place that has been special to us for a long time. Somewhere in the Indian Ocean, the island dwelling of Lamu in Kenya lives at a different pace. The oldest continuously lived-in Swahili town in the world, it now faces multiple threats of a new coal plant being built, Al Shabab attacks nearby and plans for the largest port in East Africa near its shores. But life goes on as it always did, celebrations for Eid after a month of Ramadan fasting, wooden dhow races, playing a game of ancient Bao (board game), henna parties and improving girls' education at school, Lamu stays strong against the odds. Despite fears and misunderstandings in the media from the outside world, it is as safe as it always has been and as welcoming as it always will be. Its people are even more beautiful than its stunning backdrop. Stay strong Lamu we love you.
5 Comments
tammy
August 4, 2015Love your photos! Stunning!
Nico & Gabi
August 7, 2015Merci Tammy! Quel support depuis le début 🙂
Virginie
August 7, 2015Magnifiques photos, bravo! Extraoirdinaires, les portraits!
Ca me rappelle un peu les Comores ou j’avais ete en mission. Les chapeaux brodés des hommes, surtout.
Quelle aventure!
Bon retour à Bruxelles, si vous finissez par en reprendre le chemin…
Et il y a encore Essaouira qui vos attend, puisque vous n’avez pas fait encore cette partie du monde…
Nico & Gabi
August 7, 2015Merci Virginie! On s’installe à Hong Kong en Septembre mais on a toujours Essaouira sur la liste 🙂 Portes toi bien.
Doriano
August 19, 2015LAMU, is since 1980 that I come to LAMU, I and all my family, my children have come to LAMU since they were one year. LAMU a fantastic paradise.