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abqtommy

(14,118 posts) Fri Dec 24, 2021, 08:51 AM Dec 2021

BBC: Africa's week in pictures: 17-23 December 2021

A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond.

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-59701734

Enjoy this regular feature presenting the diversity of Africa!

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BBC: Africa's week in pictures: 17-23 December 2021 (Original Post) abqtommy Dec 2021 OP

Thank you. Some of them were heartbreaking. niyad Dec 2021 #1

You're welcome. I agree and I wondered if the heartbreak should be presented today abqtommy Dec 2021 #2

You are correct that reality is often not pretty. One of the reasons that I like both niyad Dec 2021 #3

niyad

(113,205 posts)

1. Thank you. Some of them were heartbreaking.

Reply to abqtommy (Original post)

Fri Dec 24, 2021, 09:23 AM

Dec 2021

abqtommy

(14,118 posts)

2. You're welcome. I agree and I wondered if the heartbreak should be presented today

Reply to niyad (Reply #1)

Fri Dec 24, 2021, 09:43 AM

Dec 2021

but then reality isn't always pretty. Sometimes I won't post a link to certain collections
but I felt like the colorful dancers and models balanced things out today.

niyad

(113,205 posts)

3. You are correct that reality is often not pretty. One of the reasons that I like both

Reply to abqtommy (Reply #2)

Fri Dec 24, 2021, 11:24 AM

Dec 2021

the pictures from Scotland and from Africa is that they show us a wider world. . . Some of it beautiful, some sweet, some very sad or terrible. It has been my opinion for many years that many Americans are too provinchial, too insular. I like being reminded that we are not the only beings on this planet.

So, on this day of celebration for many, I celebrate and thank you for these wonderful weekly gifts. Happiest of holidays to you.

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