Riding Home II Photo

Photographer’s Note

This boy was riding his donkey home for the evening, but he couldn't pass up a picture. The Basotho people are very friendly and open, especially in the mountain villages. I was in Lesotho as part of my aviation schooling. I was observing the operations of the Lesotho Flying Doctor Service, which flies to remote airstrips in the mountains. They cater to a wide variety of patients, but they are especially active in helping AIDS/HIV patients, because the AIDS rate in Lesotho is over 40%.

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Jeppo (11624) 2009-06-15 7:09

donkey riding was pretty common at the beginning of last century...so...it's a nice blast from the past
moreover I love the bright and natural smile of this boy...not just a commercial smile for the silly tourist...but a warm "welcome smile"

tfs
Silvio

PS: captured something similar in Morocco....

disturbia73 (373) 2009-06-15 7:36

Hi Daniel!

Not even having a saddle!
What an indifferent world we live in!
But at least the smile is there!
Good moment and really nice smile!
The donkey is really cute, TFS,

Regards,

Thomas