Mama Thara-Marie is the most recurring figure in my collection. My Father’s sister, She was one of the people I connected with most deeply during my trip. She is the one I have stayed in contact with the most over the years, at times talking everyday. She added me to the WhatsApp village group chat so I can stay attuned to the happenings back home and I love her for it. She is pictured here, moments after we met for the first time, returning with mint from her garden to make us tea.