of lapa and mud

I find myself sitting here, Sunday evening, growing ever-more curious about Kelly and Ryan’s day. Today was the naming ceremony for the PCVs in Liberia and Kelly and Ryan will be wearing their Lapa which I can’t wait to see! The photos I’ve seen of this beautiful material are amazing - bright and lovely abstract designs - I can think of so much I would LOVE to make with it! Kelly and Ryan will have a Bassa name as that is the language of their host family. Their names were being kept secret until the naming ceremony - which is fun - and making me more and more curious (ok, I’m dying of curiosity!!! I want to know EVERYTHING about the ceremony - and photos, LOTS of photos…)

Kelly spoke of the mud in Liberia and I’ve read some blogs and stories about the beautiful mud of Liberia. This got me wondering what kind of mud it was - does it have clay in it? Can it be used for pottery…? It looks beautiful, doesn't it?

I think many people take their surroundings for granted. Yes, the rain can be a nuisance but it also creates beautiful mud. It also creates beautiful reflections. I remember walking around various parts of England after it had rained - camera in hand but looking to the ground to see the reflections in the puddles. I find I tend to look upwards too - always looking for different angles, trying to see the world differently. I don’t know if this is because I am an artist, because I’m an HSP or because I am just different… Most likely a combination of all three. :)

Ok, I really want to know what name Kelly & Ryan's Pa chose for them.......... And I really want to see photos.... ::sigh:: :)