You may be surprised I am describing Puebla as the heart of Mexico and I have some bigger in mind. Until this trip I had only visited the coastal resorts of Mexico and while they are nice, I feel they cater to the tourist. Not a criticism but a reality which makes financial sense. In …
Monthly Archives: October 2012
Devotional Beauty
Before visiting Puebla, I didn’t associate Mexico with some of the finest Baroque architecture in the world. The influence of the Spanish is very evident in the architecture of Puebla and it has been designated as a world heritage site. Perhaps the most awe inspiring examples are housed within Puebla’s many churches and its cathedral. …
Adventures in Mexico – Cholula
I am back on the road and spending time in Puebla, Mexico. Puebla is a city and a state just south of Mexico city. I was lucky to be invited to come here and coach with Jorge Villegas, a very good friend of mine and Robin Labaw, another good friend and coach who lives in …
Reflections on the Trip
Writing this blog has been a wonderful way for me to recount my experiences in Ethiopia and also to reflect on what I have learned and gained from the experience. The biggest thing I have taken away is the difference in sense of community between the people of these tribes. Without our virtual connected world, …
Omo Child
While we were in Jinka, we visited the Omo Child Orphanage. Omo Child is an organization started by Lale Labuko and his wife from within the Kara Tribe, in partnership with American Photographer, John Rowe. Omo Child was started as a refuge for the Mingi children; children who are cast out from their tribe because …
Konso – Wednesday Sept 26th
We started the day stopping by an Ari tribe village and even though we weren’t able to stay and visit them, I noticed their village had long grassy lanes between rows of small houses and yards. It reminded me of the place I grew up in Bristol, Orchard Road; it had a back lane running …
For the sake of tradition – Tuesday Sept 25th
Our final day of visiting tribes and we end with one of the most famous, the Mursi. The Mursi women wear lip plates that give them a unique and unmistakable appearance. The tradition is believed to have originated from a time when their women were taken because of the good looks and to deter this …
Heading North – Monday Sept 24th
Things to be grateful for: hot running clear water and electricity 24 hours a day! This is fantastic and to achieve it we have moved on to a new location, a town called Jinka about half a day’s drive north. Having just had a nice long hot shower, I am feeling so much better, in …
The River
In the evening, Piper and I completed a shoot on the banks of the Omo River with my favorite tribe, the Kara. Their face painting and decoration is incredible and beautiful; they make exceptional models! With some coaching from Piper, I think my photography went up a couple of notches today. I guess you can …
Dus – Sunday Sept 23rd
I awoke this morning feeling much better than yesterday, but still have a throat full of razor blades. Yesterday I would have been happy to simply lie in bed but the cold medicine I brought helped get me through the day. Reflecting on this trip, I am recognizing it can be hard going, and being …
Andy Robbins Photography 