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The desert evokes boundless spaces and complete
silences. People who live in the desert know this, but
are well aware of their own limits as well. The desert
dwellers know the secrets of the sand and go along
invisible paths taking in the thousands of sounds that
come from the desert. At sunset it seems they follow the
sun beyond the dunes accompanying it into the cool night. |
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Mali is a country poor in resources but rich in
culture. One thing they certainly have in common is their
'color'. Wherever you go, the one thing that will always
impress you is the colors of the people and surroundings. |
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You can easily recognize the people by their
ornaments, marks on the skin or the way they wear their
hair. |
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Africa is full of beauty and depth. Its images will
remain with you long after your visit. |
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The people who live along the Niger river around
Timbouctu are mostly moslem. They do not easily accept
others unless they are accompanied by someone they know.
In that case their hospitality is overwhelming. |
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One of the best reasons to visit Madagascar is to
take in nature. The light that illuminates it amplifies
its charm and its beauty. Sunsets are the best
opportunity to discover and truly admire this 'marriage
of man and nature'. |
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People have many reasons for visiting Africa. One of
the main ones is to see people who live in semi-primitive
conditions. The Dogans are one of the best examples of
this. They live on the 'Falesia' in Mali where the
rhythms of life are dictated by nature. |
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If you decide to stop and try to understand them and
how they survive, you have to accept their customs and be part of their rhythms as well. |
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Piero lives in Italy when he is not traveling around
the world. |