Tanzania: After the Rains

Late October 2023 I watched the weather in Tanzania from Oregon, waiting for summer to give way to the short rainy season. Rain meant less dust, more grass, waterholes that would fill and be visited by herds and predators alike. Rain meant more opportunity for photographs not blurred by dust. Rain meant life. Early in November, I read the rains had arrived. By the time my flight left Oregon at the end of month, and landed in Arusha, the grass was green, leaves fluttered on the branches, and a great sigh crossed the plains filled with hope. Calfs, cubs and other young animals had a better chance of growing to adulthood.

Photographing in African was a pure delight; exploration happened at every bend in the river, at every summit of a hill, over every cup of coffee. My local guides shared their understanding not only local customs, history, geology and wildlife but also on current politics - what to expect and what to do and not do. The country of Tanzania has 120 distinct tribes, with a rich history. They share their country's vast savannah, craters, lakes and rivers and I was proud to be their guest. The skies in Tanzania are expansive and delight one with star fields by night and and mornings arrive with dew and fresh breezes. On those breezes there are the hyenas laughing, the roars of lions and calls of love birds. Africa inspires.

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