Having a dream job as the photographer for World Bicycle Relief comes with its own set of challenges. "Make good pictures," they say as I leave the office to go pack 4 weeks worth of film, flash cards, batteries, camera varieties, diapers, pacifiers and malaria pills for two adults and a toddler. No pressure. Now that we are in Lusaka, Zambia safe and with our body clocks nearly turned around I am reminded why I love it here. The spirit is gentle. People take time to address each other, look into your eyes and ask after your family. Though people passing is a daily conversation. Average life expectancy is a whopping 39 years old. This is why we do this work. When a Man is suffering anywhere Man suffers everywhere. Bicycles can make people money, get someone an education and save a life.
Pictured above is Maureen, right, the housekeeper for Dave, our Director of Zambian operations, and her best friend Agnes. The ladies are both widows, both HIV Positive, both healthy. Tonight they are cooking for 30 Chikumbuso Dancers (below) coming to Dave's house to perform during the Braii (aka BBQ) for some very special guests. In Lusaka we tend to start with a celebration by coming together before going out into the field.
