I have several friends who are involved in the Global Engagement Summit (GES) here at Northwestern. (Click here to learn more.) The group’s aim is to train a new generation of “thought leaders” who can band together to create global change. They also fundraise for important causes; in fact, by February 7th, they had raised $12,000 for Haiti.
While what I just described is the brains of GES, OpenShutter is the heart. It is an extension of GES, that works to represent the organization through art. My friend Nazihah asked me to submit some photos from my South Africa vacation last spring. I had trouble whittling down my submissions to just five, but here are the ones I picked. I hope you like them.
A view of a lake at Pilanesberg National Park, a private safari park that you can drive through in your own car. It is located west of South Africa's capital, Pretoria
A look from below at the roof of the structure where South Africa's Freedom Charter is housed. The Charter was created by the African National Congress in 1955 and informed the country's current constitution. It is located at the ANC headquarters in Johannesburg.
This is a view of the vineyards and mountains in Stellenbosch, a town east of Cape Town. The area is not only beautiful, it is also well-known for winemaking.
Off the coast of Cape Town is Robben Island, where many, including Nelson Mandela, were imprisoned for years during Apartheid. When you walk out of the prison compound and look up, you see this menacing watchtower. I was amazed by the contrast of the imposing tower against the expanse of sky, and I can't imagine how oppressive it must have been for the prisoners.
These African Penguins came out of the water at Boulders Beach near Simon's Town and convened in the sand. They are the only penguin species that breeds in Africa and were formerly known as Jackass Penguins due to the distinctive braying sounds they make.
So here’s my South Africa trip in a nutshell. I left plenty out, but these are my top five favorite memories. I’d love to hear which ones you liked best!
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