Once, a long time ago when we were living in Kenya, we spent Christmas on Lamu Island. I wrote about our brief stay HERE. It seemed like a dream when we were there. And here in this photo (posted a few times before) Mzee Lali, dhow captain, also dreams, the late-day breeze bearing us along the Manda Strait back to Shela village.
Stone Town: a World Heritage site
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Shela Beach above, and Shela Village below. Donkeys were ‘parked’ under the thorn tree until needed for transport.
Crossing Manda Strait to the air field in a sudden squall
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Lens-Artists: Asymmetry This week Donna sets the theme and shows us how asymmetrical framing can give compositions a different kind of balance.
Tish Farrell 
What fascinating experiences you’ve had, Tish. Fabulous scenes from a very different world. Asymmetry is perfect here.
Many thanks, Patti. It is a fabulous place, and seems not have changed too much in the quarter century since we were there.
How very, very interesting this place looks.,….and you have asymmetry nailed, Tish
Thanks for that very definite assurance, Sue 🙂
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What a fascinating and beautiful place. thank you:)
There’s much there that would have caught your artist’s eye, Janet.
I can well imagine.
Great examples, but my favorite is the two palm trees. Your photos make me want to visit this place.
Thanks, John. Am v. pleased these photos make you want to visit.
These are great–especially love the tilting sails and curved green bark balancing out the other elements in those pictures.
Those leaning lateen sails simply demand to be photographed 🙂
These hit the spot, and give us a taste of life so very different from that of England in November.
Yes, very different way life. There was only one car on the island when we visited – the D.C.’s Land Rover. Otherwise it was dhow and donkey transport. Looking at recent YouTube posts, it doesn’t seem to have changed much either.
I loved this look at Lamu.
Glad you enjoyed this, Flower.
Simply amazing Tish–in both location and photography!
Thank you, Anne.
Wow
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Beautiful!
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You’re welcome!
so nice!
Cheers, Thom.
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Tish, I’m astounded at how well-preserved your Lamu images are! You have a marvelous eye and have captured it so perfectly! One wonders if it looks anything like this today or if time really has stood still.
Thanks, Tina. I think the photos were originally taken on my Olympus trip – a good little camera when the stars were aligned and the photographer functioning. As to Lamu changing, I’ve checked on recent travelogues on YouTube and Stone Town looks very much as it was when we were there; perhaps a little more prosperous in its tourist provision, and more motor boats in the harbour.
Some great images
You know I always enjoy these glimpses into your exotic past, Tish, so thanks for more beautiful photos. What an interesting life you’ve led!
Always happy to provide Africa-glimpses, Janet. And thank you for pointing it out me – my interesting life. It’s amazing how one somehow loses a grip on one’s past, and dismisses it as more dream than reality. I must ponder on this some more. Happy week to you.
You’ve had experiences that many/most people will never have, at least in that part of the world. I truly think you could write a book about those days and people would love to read it. I know I would. The fact that you can both write and take photos equally well is such an advantage.
Thanks for those encouraging words, Janet.
Great selections. LOVE that first photo. Dhows, are they called?
Dhows, they are, John. Local descendents of very ancient craft that plied the East Africa coast (from Persian Gulf and Red Sea ports) for well over a thousand years; maybe two millennia. The stuff of Sinbad!
Gorgeous photos Trish you captured the mood of the place perfectly, its nice looking over old travel photos isn’t it, you feel like you are there again 😊 hope you are well friend
I am well, Athena, thank you. I hope you are too – on/after your exciting travels. And yes, there’s nothing like a bit of reprised travel courtesy of the old photo albums. It saves so much hassle at airports.
Oh yeah that’s for sure, no long haul flights either just pure enjoyment in the memory. I am having a great time in Japan thank you ☺️ 🙏
fabulous angles, and what an extraordinary and fascinating time in your life – no wonder it feels like a dream
Thank you, Becky. Lovely to find you here 🙂
Great welcome back, beautiful captures.
Lamu seems like an amazing place!
I love the feeling in these photos, they have a nostalgic appeal to them. Such a wonderful post, Tish.
Many thanks, Sofia.
whats fascinating experience
OMG Tish those deep blues! And all of the photos so nice, then I think what a lovely world we live in when humanity is peaceful. A very uplifting post which I’ll share. Thank you!
So happy this made you happy 🙂
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Beautiful place, what an adventure
Thanks, Waleed.
So nice.