My family, apart from taking me away to the Cottage for
the weekend in Malawi, hired a bird guide for me on the Saturday morning and although I
was not able to photograph many birds, it was wonderful walking through the Tea
Plantation and today I am showing you some shots and on Wednesday I will be sharing more images from that morning. I am linking this post with THROUGH MY LENS.
Many thanks for visiting and also leaving comments.
The first thing that strikes me is that their clothes are so colorful and beautiful. That lady looks like she is trying really hard to smile; she must be so hot. They could at least give them wagons or wheelbarrows! They should not have to carry those heavy bags.
ReplyDeleteI doubt I could carry that heavy load on my head. The tea I enjoy doesn't come without hard work by others. Lots of hard work.
ReplyDeleteI have been to tea plantations before and they are on the highlands. The female workers there have rattan baskets tied to their backs to hold the tea leaves.
ReplyDeleteI hope that is free trade?
ReplyDeleteLooks like a lovely day out with your camera Margaret. Despite not seeing too many birds it does look rather glorious in all that sunshine.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful series of photos Margaret.
ReplyDeletePhoto 3 is my favorite.
Best regards, Irma
I remember see tea-plantations in Malaysia - remarkable landscape.
ReplyDeleteCheers - Stewart M - Melbourne
Hello, the are hard workers. Beautiful people and images. Happy Monday, enjoy your day and the new week ahead!
ReplyDeleteWonderful portraits of these field workers. Looks like a hard life. The plants do not look like the tea bushes I was use to seeing in China. Is it a different plant?
ReplyDeleteHello dear Margaret
ReplyDeleteThese women work very hard.
I am very sorry for them.
Beautiful photos.
Kisses and greetings:)
Lucja
wow, such colorful people, who all look so happy in such difficult conditions!!!
ReplyDeleteHi Margaret, I'm back from my travels and visiting here again. I love the bright African fashions and the lush tea plantations, But my absolute favorite is that teeny tractor! Thanks for sharing. Jo
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love this tour through the tea plantation and the many colors that the workers are wearing. Sorry there were not a lot of birds, but still looks like a great experience. Love that your family did this for you! Will watch out for your Wednesday post. Thank you for stopping by my blog after i have taken such a long break!
ReplyDeleteAn amazing experience, beautifully captured - especially the images of the women.
ReplyDeleteThese reminded me of the actual location shooting in King Solomon's Mines-- from 1950. Well, I said you sounded like Deborah Kerr on one of your videos! Lovely shots!
ReplyDeleteThese are incredible images. I love the portraits.
ReplyDeleteI remember being able to walk barefoot! I think I will strive to appreciate how much work goes into that lovely cup of tea I am enjoying! Thanks for sharing your walk about.
ReplyDeleteWell, can't say I've ever had tea from Malawi............is it good?
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