Overview

We all have dreams. Beautiful dreams, weird dreams, amazing dreams. All are valid, as long as we turn
them to visions. Visions backed with plans, and a high level of determination. Here’s mine on what I picture as my perfect life dream holiday about the activities and places I value and hold dear to my
heart.

At this moment, I ‘m not quite sure, if it's the incredible sight of the sun casting its golden rays upon the
deep blue waters of our oval pool,as it reflects its glare on the large windows of our glass house, or... if
it is the fresh smell of the just-mowed lush green lawn that I’m resting on, that is making my evening
feel more special, more beautiful, than it already is. This is literally far much more than I ever imagined it
would ever be. Lying in front of me is my old creased world map that I’ve been having with me since
campus, that’s about 8 years ago. I bought this map, when I was in second year, because by then, I
already knew what I wanted in life. I knew that I was going to travel this world, that in due time, I would
start planning holiday tours, pin marking destinations in that map, with the huge paper pins I had
bought, and that one special pen I had set apart,to solely perform that one task in my life; mark
destinations off my world tour bucket list. And today, marks the beginning of the realization of one of
my lifelong dreams.
He smiles at me, while sited on a lawn chair just next to where I lay on the grass, strumming his acoustic
royal blue guitar. He is happy to see the glow in his wife’s lovely eyes that are now lighting up her whole
face. I am finally living my hard earned dream, reaping the fruits of my toil, sacrifice and hope. I take a
deep breath, look across the pool on the other side of the mowed lush grass field, where my two
adorable kindergarten babies are chasing each other, filling the atmosphere with giggles and innocent
childish screams. I sigh and whisper to myself, ‘this is definitely worth everything I’ve been through!’. I
then, begin to pin in the destinations for our first four week holiday.
Adventure thrills at Victoria Falls. Now, would there be a better way for us to kick start this, than by re-
starting and rejuvenating our spirits of adventure?. The green and beautiful forest scenery that hums
with life all around me, spiced up with sounds of bird songs and chirps. Colorful butterflies decorating
the atmosphere, the ground filled with outgrown wildflowers, climbing roots, the sounds of moving
water that brings about an atmosphere of serenity. Basically all I ever needed after a long hard year.
Also, Bonding together with classic thrilling activities like rafting, boat riding, zip lining, picnics, river
swims, and bird watching and game drives- would get our adrenaline pumping, the ultimate way to end
the year.
The coast of Zanzibar. Everyone who knows me, is aware, that for me, a holiday without a sandy beach,
the sound of waves crashing onto the shore with a soft hiss, the blue-green water that laps at my feet- is
not quite a complete holiday for me. Sitting on the beach, the sun beating on my back, as the soft
rushing wind caresses my skin, soothes me into meditation. It Soothes me into deep thoughts as I ask
myself questions about life, like;- how do mermaids actually look like? Is it what we see portrayed in the
Disney movies? If everyone was perfect, how would the world be like? If I was to choose between
walking around the city naked or having my thoughts appear in bubbles, popping up above my head for
everyone to read, what would I choose? What would you choose? If my mum and I were to exchange
positions just for a day, would I act the same way she acts towards me, would I be, exactly what she is to
me right now, and would she do the things I do, and yeah, would that make me paranoid?
So, point is, the level of peace and soul searching I encounter when in the presence of the beauty of
nature helps me understand the statement, ‘Deep calls unto deep’ as the Psalmist says, which for him,
was referring to how the deep things of God call to the deep things of man, God’s spirit reaches out to
have fellowship with the inner spirit of man, spiritual fellowship, an exchange that only happens

between deep and deep (deep teaching right there for another day ps.42;7), but my point is, being here,
helps me find my soul, leads me to my inner self.
My favorite town- Paris, France –‘the city of love’. A global center for art, fashion and culture. Let’s just
start with the fact that, I’ve always wanted to specifically taste French foods, French drinks, and
understand the French culture. Why France? These guys have the best delicacies, best scents, best
wines, spices and glamorous sense of fashion and jewelry. Since way back when I was still in high school,
I knew this would be one of my first destinations. I can’t say that I’m one of the privileged few who grew
up travelling the world. But I know why this has to change. I believe that interacting with new people,
exploring new cultures, eating different food seeing how people different are out there, how they think,
how they do their stuff, how to exchange greetings in different languages, all these, open up your mind
to new possibilities. You cease to have a tied mentality that knows only of the African way of life. You
get and think out of the box. This is a decision I made for me, and my little babies, for these 4week
holiday period, which is just but a beginning of a series of experiences.
South African musical concerts and art galleries. This crowns my well-spent December four week tour. I
love music, not just because it is food for the soul, or because it gets my blood pumping with excitement
(cause anyway that’s what most music does to young folks).I plan to attend their acoustic sessions,
musical gigs cause I’ve always loved how south Africans do music with passion, especially their worship
music, straight from their souls. Music that clears your head, heals your heart and lifts your spirit. I will
visit a couple of their art galleries, to feed my eyes, mind and soul with deep creativity. Lastly, I cannot
leave South Africa without capturing the moments alongside; The castle of good hope, and the Nelson
Mandela Capture Site. I will ensure we take such adorable snaps, multiple stories for the gram, cause
that’s what social media is for, to show off our perfect happy sides…right? I promise I shall not fail. Then
I will document everything, and create the four week holiday hard copy album, because I still feel that
there are some things this digital era cannot replace.
I know that there is ability and power in me to write, and not just write, but, to write things into
existence. And since I am a child of this universe, I have a right to define my paths in life. So no more
than 8years. I will only give the universe, and myself, up to eight years, to realize this four week map
plan. When your dreams turn to visions, you have assurance of actualizing them, because visions work
under plans and determination, not just mere talk.

WRITER: Kanyasya