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This little girl in the market cracked me up. Forget big shoes to fill... she's got bigger dreams than that! ;-) 

I love the African markets - you never have any idea what you'll find for sale. This guy not only had the most radios for sale - he was also the smiliest person ever!

I was looking through the THOUSANDS of photos I have from trips to Africa - there are some that I have never shared and no one has ever seen. Krista! This is not acceptable!    So, I'm dusting off the vaults and launching "JustOne Look" on the blog here.    Everyday I will post one photo with just a short description. A glimpse into life in Africa! Can't wait to share - as some of the images make me laugh out loud - and some bring me to tears. Such a mix of emotions and beauty. Please take time to let us know what you think - and I'm sure you'll soon find yourself falling in love with Africa alongside...

October 11 is the International Day of the Girl! This year's theme is "Innovating for Girls' Education" focusing on how educating girls is the key to creating a better world for everyone.It's interesting, when we were in Africa last year - in every country we went to we asked each person we met "What is needed for change in your country?" and in every country the answer was the same.    Education.    This year - will you celebrate the Day of the Girl with us? Here's six ways how...    1) Educate yourself - You can read more about it and the importance of this day in this comprehensive article on the Huffington Post HERE.    2) Make some noise...

 Today Nelson Mandela turns 95! I read this quote of his and had to share it - let's be that generation.  “Overcoming poverty is not a task of charity, it is an act of justice. Like Slavery and Apartheid, poverty is not natural. It is man-made and it can be overcome and eradicated by the actions of human beings. Sometimes it falls on a generation to be great. YOU can be that great generation. Let your greatness blossom.” ― Nelson Mandela Here is a photo of a little girl I met in South Africa - Nelson Mandela's homeland. Whenever I look at this image it gives me hope - that children once caught in the poverty cycle, abandoned and labeled...