ACTIVE.

ACTIVE. Looking to visit an active volcano that seemingly shoots out of the sea? Look no further, Mount Cameroon or Mongo ma Ndem (Mountain of Greatness) is one of Africa’s largest volcanoes. Located in the Southwest Province of Cameroon near the black sand beaches of Limbe and the tea plantations of Buea, it rises from the coast through tropical rainforest to a bare summit which is occasionally brushed with snow. 

If you were also looking to race to the top of an active volcano...shooting out of the sea, The Mount Cameroon Race of Hope can fulfill this desire as portrayed in the 2007 documentary file, Volcanic Spirit. Honestly, just standing and looking at it is an experience in itself.

THE UNEXPECTED.

THE UNEXPECTED. I'm a big believer in making the first time to Africa memorable for clients. And while I strive to make things go as well as possible and according to plan, I some times feel like the random occasions produce more prolific memories than the perfectly planned out ones. 

I was reminded of this by my mom who brought me a few photos of my first time in Cameroon. A very imperfect and unplanned time that taught me who I want to be and who I don't want to be. How I want to react and how I don't want to act. What's important and to be envied in life and what not to be accounted for. I can't possibly articulate all that I have learned from living and traveling in Africa throughout the years. It's about connecting with people and a place. And it's most definitely about the unexpected exchange that provokes a smile which is somehow captured and brought to one's attention over a decade later.