Wednesday's Whimsy : Ethiopia
it has been weighing heavy on my heart to blog about my travels to Ethiopia for quite some time now. i just could never find the 'right' words.
it was an experience that changed me.
an experience that was filled with every type of emotion imaginable,,, and then some.
with my upcoming documentary travels to Kenya, it is hard not to go back to the time i was last in Africa.
in May of 2010, i traveled to Ethiopia to document the union of mother and daughter, Aiya, through adoption. that story is personal & not for me to share, however if you want to read more & learn more about the power of adoption, check out ADOPT MORE!
i have written a few posts about Ethiopia as i was trying to 'process' it all. then recently, i realized that this is one of those experiences that i may never fully process,
but will ALWAYS be an evolution within my heart.
...and i'm quite okay with that.
& today, finally, on this first day of spring wednesday whimsy, i am ready to share my story.
i have decided to keep it more simple, let my pictures do the talking with just a few words & titles...
as you will quickly understand,
there is much to see.
much to process.
much to feel.
much to love.
after almost 28 hours of travel, we arrived in Addis Ababba, meaning 'New Flower'... this was my room.
it was an experience that changed me.
an experience that was filled with every type of emotion imaginable,,, and then some.
with my upcoming documentary travels to Kenya, it is hard not to go back to the time i was last in Africa.
in May of 2010, i traveled to Ethiopia to document the union of mother and daughter, Aiya, through adoption. that story is personal & not for me to share, however if you want to read more & learn more about the power of adoption, check out ADOPT MORE!
i have written a few posts about Ethiopia as i was trying to 'process' it all. then recently, i realized that this is one of those experiences that i may never fully process,
but will ALWAYS be an evolution within my heart.
...and i'm quite okay with that.
& today, finally, on this first day of spring wednesday whimsy, i am ready to share my story.
i have decided to keep it more simple, let my pictures do the talking with just a few words & titles...
there is much to see.
much to process.
much to feel.
much to love.
after almost 28 hours of travel, we arrived in Addis Ababba, meaning 'New Flower'... this was my room.
there was something magical about this tree. definitely one of my favorite images.
& apparently up for posing for the camera, too
"as i write this, the sun has started shining, yet a few rain drops are dropping...
& i feel more ALIVE than i have in a very long time."
also known as 'Love Lake'
his name is Desta, meaning 'happiness'.
when we pulled up to their mud hut, there was a storm coming & everyone was hustling to get things ready before it came.
yet, somehow there is an underlying calmness to this moment that i love so much.
your dream inspires
your face a memory
your hope a fire
your courage asks me what I'm afraid of
(what I am made of)
and what I know of
LOVE"
~sarah groves
... 
' endless '
... because the truth is that no matter where the path may take you,
the experience & love you feel are endless.
you will forever have a piece of my heart.
thank you ADOPT MORE for the honor to document Aiya's adoption & the unforgettable experience in Ethiopia.
if you would like to purchase a print,
click the "ethiopia 2010" section in our fine art prints gallery by clicking here!
with great love & gratitude,
ksen