We call it Africa, They call it Home...

"If Life is a balance, then the more higher we climb, the lighter we get! And those who do not climb, are always the heavier ones...! Are we talking about weight or feelings, poverty or wealth?"

During my journey in Africa, I came across this lucky day where I got a chance to visit Uganda. I did not take many pictures, but the few ones I got, will surely give you the positive vibes I felt among the locals. After all it is Africa, all I expected when I reach there were everything I heard and watch on documentaries, Mosquitoes, Malaria and that I had to be careful about Hygiene - But it was completely the opposite, Uganda was one of the most hygienic State I had been in this continent so far.

(Photographed by Muzammil)

"Whether it is Big or Small,
Peace of Mind goes beyond your thought,

 when there is a place in a corner of this world that belongs to you..."

(Photographed by Muzammil)

I met these girls on my way to Victoria Lake, they reminded me of my childhood friends, always together so many things to share and lie about! They were wearing torn clothes and hugged until they reach the lake. This place looks different in the picture, but it was quite animated, lots of housewives selling vegetables, some of them were making grilled corns while others were peeling vegetables in their garden for dinner. 

(Photographed by Muzammil)

"We are all born with different skills,
But sometimes we get so busy admiring the talent of others,
And we forgot that we are also gifted..."

He was selling some freshly roasted peanuts,  if you could see that basket, well arranged and he would never touch it, walked for kilometers, until he had a customer. These people might look dangerous for some among you, but the moments I shared with them, they changed the weird dangerous concept I had about Africans - of course there are places to avoid like in every country!

(Photographed by Muzammil)

"Do you still remember these little games we used to play during our childhood?

At that time, everything that looks interesting would made our day,

 and it will be the greatest discovery among our friends!"

(Photographed by Muzammil)

I reached the beautiful and biggest lake in Africa, Victoria Lake. An amazing view of kids playing around, local women doing laundry on the big stones while local men were busy fishing, playing cards, washing cars and big gathering of teens. There was a big positive vibes around, with the huge birds I never saw before sitting by the trees. 

(Photographed by Muzammil)

There are some experiences that come across our way during our lifetime, that we cannot share with others! I'm sure you know what I am talking about. Some days that we saw and felt, even if we say it to people around us, they won't feel the energy we felt on the spot, while others might think we are just showing off! This was one of the day I spent with these people at this beautiful place, where I can never forget. 

(Photographed by Muzammil)

These kids were amazing, in the beginning they were shy but after I approached them and talk to them, they started posing for me. I can say they are very photogenic and really good models - After all, once people get to know Muzammil, nobody refuse to take a picture with me ! (Showing off) 

(Photographed by Muzammil)

And that was my journey in that beautiful and clean city. The experiences they shared with me, I tried to capture some moments and hopefully you enjoy them. On the way back, I was thinking about the games they make with woods, running around after the wheels, the natural foods they are eating from their garden they help their parents to crop and what do they really think about the kids living on the other side of the world! Those kids who are raised in a closed building, sitting down all day at school and eating chemical foods everyday! I wonder who should come in need for the world?  

We always work hard to reach our goal, to reach the highest peak but then we forgot our deep personality down there where we started. 

"Life is a balance of faith,

 the more trustworthy and deep our heart is,

 the less higher we climb!

 The world needs only one of  the rich hearted people to lift up the arrogant ones!"

Muzammil