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This one was from Eden’s field station, 13km south of Tanout in the heart of Niger, where the rainy season is in full bloom. Hope you enjoyed!

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On the weekend after Tabita’s birthday, I took her out on her very first riding lesson in the bush.

Finally allowed to steer the horse all by herself (expect for shorter moments in Zinder City when the street has been empty of traffic), my newly turned five year old niece was living her dream!

Tabita’s mother Renate, [...]

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Ever since the beginning of July when the bush turned green,

…Nature’s Pantry in the Zinder area has been providing food for free for anyone who would like to harvest.

There’s no place I can ride to,

without stumbling upon people out in the fields, busy harvesting valuable leafy annuals that will be consumed within the household or [...]

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Life as a horse can be so uncomplicated and sweet…

All it takes to have an Equine Moment

…is some good food (preferably fresh greens!)…

…and pleasant company!

Now wait a minute… Doesn’t that apply for humans as well?

Warm greetings from the Equines of Ishtar’s Ark!

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For the animals in the bush, the rainy season is the best season fodderwise, as the ground is full of fresh greens.

For city animals however, the rainy season does not begin until the bush animals have had their share and the surplus of green grass makes it way to the city markets. Which [...]

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Dearest Tabita! I can’t believe you’re five years old today. How time flies!

You’ve grown so big and still you intend to grow some more. Soon you’ll be taller than all of your aunts!

Thanks for all the joy you spread, sunshine girl! There’s nothing like the music of your laughter…

Looking forward to your party on Saturday! [...]

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…you step outside, and the sky is brilliant!

Bright blue with shining clouds, what more could one ask for?

It only takes Sheba and myself five minutes to walk from the office back home,

…but those five minutes are life qualities ones when the sky is so brilliant!

Add a little water to that, and my ridgeback is thrilled!

For [...]

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Sheba, darling…
You make me happy
You make me smile
You make me laugh
You make me stop worrying
You make me play
You make me come alive again
You make me live the moment,
and still, you make me long for another day.
What more can a human girl ask of her canine companion??

I can’t believe you are two years old today!

Happy birthday, [...]

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After a long and hot dry season, the greenness is a welcome delight for the eyes!

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My beautiful niece Priscilla(2 yrs) & my constant companion Sheba

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One of the most important Eden species is the Hansa bean [boscia senegalensis], whose fruits can be harvested during the entire hot season.

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Despite being the subject of international food racism, this pioneering species has won the heart of the Eden population. Rich in protein, it is consumed both as [...]

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