Africa is often misunderstood as a country full of third world population and the source of epidemic disease. It turns out this gem of land is more than a beauty. Africa is a place that will make you forget about time.
Africa owns the largest tropical lake in the world. Lake Victoria is also known as the largest lake by area. A fan of wanderlust and adventures will surely dream of this place. The source of Lake Victoria’s water is also the largest stream. Would it make it a double large or should it be called extra large? Many people wanted to come here for experience but sadly, most of the vessels just don’t make it out. There are vessels carrying a thousand of pure souls which just sank. That made the journey to Lake Victoria rest for awhile. Yet transportation is really important for Africa. The resources there are not much to feed the human inhabitants since the wildlife is also their competition. The whole globe and the United Nations just needed to extend help. That is what human race is all about.
Amongst all the vessels that voyage Lake Victoria, MV Umoja survived 50 years. Umoja means “unity.” This is the only savior to cross lands compared to 870 km trip in full-packed mini buses. The fear and the jitters are normal for travelers. Once they conquer the fear, the satisfaction suffices. Africa is the wildest of the entire wild, for some. You can imagine the movies “Jaws” and “Piranha.” A large lake with just a single boat sailing is a courageous move.
In cities, we scream at cab drivers due to traffic. We always hurry! Time is precious that we cannot appreciate anymore the things happening in the background. The sound of the horns from vehicles and the chorus of the footsteps from people power walking are all just noise. You sometimes wish to just shut down your system and forget the world for awhile. Africa is different. As much as you want to make time speed up, you are held back. It is like the nature’s forces have planned to play a prank on you. To make you feel like you will forever regret the trip. Africa tells you to make the most of life. You are instructed to slow down time and hear your lungs inhaling and exhaling air. You are given a front seat ticket to watch the theatrical story of life. The sound of the birds chirping, the purpose of sunglasses, and the scorching heat that gives help to others. The music of nature just started to play. This is luxury in small pennies.
If you cannot recognize who you are anymore and think that life is a board game. If work is no longer and fun and everyday is a routine. Africa is the place you need to visit or maybe, settle. This will surely make you think back and discover what you really want in life. Time is constant but moments matter. Life is short, no hurries.