During my lifetime and throughout my career I
have been blessed to have traveled and lectured in the South Pacific,
throughout Europe, and Asia. Additionally, I have visited 48 out of 50 states
in America and the majority of United States territories. All of my travels
hold a special memory and place in my heart, but none touch the breathtaking
sites and history I found while traveling through the continent of Africa.
My first trip to Africa was to Egypt. Maybe
because it was my first introduction to the continent or maybe it was the
awe-inspiring history, good food, friendly people and pleasant weather, but
Egypt still remains my most memorable African travel experience.
While cruising down the Nile I was lulled to
sleep by the sound of waves lapping rhythmically against the bow of my boat;
waves that came from a river that carried fertile soil to farms and quenched
the thirst of people for thousands of years. I found intellectual stimulation
in Cairo when I participated in and attended lectures on topics such as the
world economics, culture and trade. I still cannot shake the memory of the
taste of one of the best beef dinners I have ever eaten --fresh, delicious
prepared on an open flame. The architecture including pyramids, temples and
ancient buildings made of stone and, in some cases sitting on riverbanks or
adorning the sandy landscape of a desert, all resonate an echo of a time that
refuses to be forgotten by the world or me.
If you are looking for information on Africa as it pertains to travel, politics, art and culture, and news go to www.africa.com
About Sharon-Frances Moore's nonprofit:
President, Executive Director, advisor to Board of Directors, and organizations
as it pertains to fundraising, community engagement, labor and public
relations: City of National City Association, Tribeca Organization, Girl Scouts
of the U.S.A., Owens Corning, U.S. Senate; Network for Women, various New York
City non-profits, United Church of Christ, Presbyterian Church, S.E.I.U., SEIU
unions, USO, United Nations, NGO, MV Wins, RNC, DNC
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