The past few days I have laughed, cried, danced, signed, learnt, taught... but most of all I fallen in love. In love with Zambia.. with Zambians.. with the amazing work that Sound Seekers is doing here.. and with all the Deaf children that I have been lucky enough to meet on this trip. Spending time at their school is one of the best experiences of my life and one that I will never, ever forget.
Within minutes of arriving their smiles were infectious and I had about 20 children surrounding me making me teach them the BSL alphabet and then they wanted to know every word... good, happy, hungry, proud, school.. all giggling and showing each other the differences between the languages.
Below are just a few images from spending the day with the Sound Seekers team who were providing hearing tests and hearing aids for the children at the school. I have so many more images, some video and a whole lot more to say about this incredible trip.. so I'll be back.. but first I have a flight to catch..
Oh I love you Emma Case. Your restore my faith in humanity. Time and time again.
ReplyDeleteI am so pleased to see these photographs, and so delighted that this opportunity came your way.
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Brilliant series of photos Emma. Top stuff.
ReplyDeleteAmazing beautiful. So proud of you as always. xx
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing trip.. cant wait to see more Emma and learn more about the school through your beautiful photography x
ReplyDeleteWhat Annabel said. You are such a good egg [funny that they too should be your favourite thing]. Well done you x
ReplyDeleteOh goodness, these pictures are lovely. Looking forward to seeing more!
ReplyDeleteSafe journey home xo
Such amazing photos, Emma. x
ReplyDeleteAww you old softy. what a life changing experience it must have been. Catch up sooooon (when I'm back from NYC?)
ReplyDeleteYou're an inspiration. 'Inspiration' is a stupid work that has been made totally meaningless by blogs, but if we can forget that for a minute and remember that it once meant something pretty cool, that's what you are.
ReplyDeleteOhh Emma, how incredible. I am so thrilled you had such a wonderful experience, i am sure they loved you right back too xx
ReplyDeleteAh my birthplace. I can't WAIT to see the rest of these, they are gorgeous. I'd expect nothing less x
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing experience and beautifully captured. You'll treasure these pictures for ever.m
ReplyDeleteAfrica. It gets you right 'there'.
ReplyDelete...And those blue eyes! wonderful shot and a fantastic record of your trip.
I'm so happy to hear that you feel in love with Zambia and the Zambian people! I love these images, you have really captured the spirit of the people. Can't wait to see the rest!
ReplyDeleteSo lovely, can't wait to see/hear more about the trip! xoxo
ReplyDeleteoh emma this is so lovely, what an amazing experience you must have had! and those blue eyes from that girl?? whow! i've been to africa too, but angola, as i worked there for a few weeks on a project and it was amazing. i didn't want to go as i had no curiosity whatsoever to explore that country and i loved it and miss it a little bit. the air when you get out of the airplane is unforgettable! i bet you had the same experience in zambia... it's an african thing i guess!
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