Report by Jo Ann von Haff Pictures by Father Ornelas Stay in Lwena, Moxico Province from August 12th to August 22nd 2002 - Lwena (Angola) Monday, August 12th 2002 Day 1 Luanda At 6 AM, I had a glimpse of what my life could become in a couple of years. To wake up at 4 AM and have a 12 kilo bag and to take a plane at 6 AM, when 90% of the population is still sleeping. It was still dark; the air was fresh and windy. Only a few buses … [Read more...]
About Jo Ann Von Haff
Jo Ann von Haff is a French-speaking fiction writer from Angola. On the origins of German, Portuguese, Spanish and Namibia, she began traveling at an early age. She made her first steps in Cuba, grew up between Angola and Portugal, and spent time in South Africa. From the age of 16, she began seriously writing poems in between reading French and Portuguese novels. She travels by vocation, being nomadic, is fascinated by the scars and human trauma of all kinds, is a fan of African storytellers and loves photography.
My Trip to Moxico and Angolan History (Part II)
It was delicious, and we had lots of fun. Sometimes, I remember those dinners as something I would do with friends of my age or probably not. Just with friends. I have lots of friends who are ten years older than I am. We laughed so much! Of course Maria had to ask about the role of the women in the Church. I guess she made that her mission in life! But we spoke about all. I mean: they spoke about all. I just listened and from time to time would … [Read more...]