So often the news broadcasts in America tell about the wars, famines, diseases and atrocities of Africa. Images on tv screens and newspapers show violence, death, hunger and starvation. People with AIDS and their imaciated bodies, orphans, machine guns, and more. Rarely, if ever, do you see the beauty of Africa displayed across the screen or in the paper. Headlines are generally not positive or encouraging, and travel companies almost never advertise to come and spend a week or two in Africa as a get away.
While these situations are true, I want to display some of the beauty of Africa to you. I hope that you see a small glimpse of what is here to be loved and cherished, and why my heart has fallen in love with this continent. Many people say that once you have come here, Africa gets in your blood. Let me show you why....
