Looking Down On the Sahara Desert

Summary

Jill and Chris, Canadian artists from Artistic Voyages, share their awe-inspiring experience of flying over the Sahara Desert, reflecting on nature's patterns, the marvels of aviation technology, and their nomadic lifestyle.

Abstract

While flying over the Sahara Desert, Jill and Chris were captivated by the geometric patterns formed by clouds against the desert landscape, a testament to nature's intricate design. The couple marveled at the technological advancement of flight, which allows humans to traverse vast distances and experience diverse cultures within hours. After two years in Africa, they have returned to Istanbul, a city they cherish, and look forward to further exploration. They invite readers to join their journey through various platforms and support their mural-painting travels by tipping on Ko-fi or subscribing to Medium via their referral link.

Opinions

The authors express a profound appreciation for the natural beauty of the Sahara Desert as seen from above, particularly the geometric patterns formed by clouds.
They convey a sense of wonder and gratitude for the human achievement of powered flight, considering it a remarkable feat.
The experience of flying triggers a range of emotions for the authors and leads to introspection, often resulting in more questions than answers about the world.
They are fascinated by the rapid change in cultures, climates, and landscapes that air travel enables.
Jill and Chris share their enthusiasm for their return to Istanbul and the prospect of exploring Turkey further.
They value engagement with their audience, encouraging them to follow their adventures and support their work through various channels, including social media and membership platforms.

Clouds make patterns in the sky.

As I looked at the map on the screen inside our flight cabin, I noticed we were smack dab in the middle of the Sahara Desert. I couldn’t help but slide open the window visor to take a peak.

It was then that I saw this cool scene. The clouds were in tiny clusters and forming lines across the landscape. Mother nature was at it again, creating her Geometry In Nature.

But beyond marveling at Mother Nature’s abilities, I will always marvel at the technology of flight. It seems, to me at least, that humans could never have come up with such a feat. But look at us, we did it!

Being above the clouds and the land below is a fascinating experience. It really does ground me and can trigger all sorts of emotions inside of me. In general, after a flight, I come out of it with more questions than answers.

The fact that in 6 short hours, we can traverse many different countries, and find ourselves in completely different cultures, climates, and landscapes is something that will always fascinate me.

After spending two years in Africa, we have returned to our beloved city of Istanbul. We look forward to exploring more of the country this time around.

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