African Beauty

As you already know, my site is in one of the most topographically challenged places I have ever called home. But don't worry, I promise, you will not have to hear me complain about it anymore. For me, being placed in such a place has only added to the routine ups and downs of Peace Corps service. It is just one more element that has made this a bit more difficult and it is not something that I can just tuck away into the back of my mind. I have to face this flat reality everyday. However, even though nature here is lacking in some features, they are adequately made up for in other ways. With that said, here is some of the beauty I am starting to recognize in my flat home...

The clouds here develop into the mountains I am longing for. The massive formations that grace the skies almost every evening are a welcomed contrast to the grassy plains.

Again, phenomenal clouds. As the sun creeps towards the horizon the vibrant colors that are reflected onto the clouds is amazing. I can easily waste away the afternoon watching the changes in the massive storm clouds.

And then the clouds erupt. The storms are like nothing I have ever seen before. The lightning comes in an unceasing attack on the land and the thunder absolutely shakes you from your seat. In case you are wondering, this picture was taken over the course of 25 seconds, so all this lightning did not occur at a single moment.

There is always lots of fire in the sky. I am a sucker for sunsets and I am luckily in a place where the setting sun always impresses and inspires.