Finding inspiration
In September and October we had the
opportunity to travel. Taking a three month sabbatical is something
Novi Most asks its international volunteer workers to do after three
years; we took two months after four years! Thanks to the amazing
generosity of friends we ended up visiting America, Canada and South
Africa, as well as spending time in the UK. Part of the point of a
sabbatical is to rest and catch up with friends and family – we
managed to see all our immediate family, even those living in Cape
Town – but part of the point is to get inspired so that you return
with new ideas.
Much of the work we do here in Bosnia
and Herzegovina involves creativity, whether that's through music or
craft, or just our approach to activities. Our travels took us to
some quirky places: museums, markets, fairs, galleries and urban art
installations in three continents. All these were safe bets for
inspiration and they didn't fail to deliver. The surprise was the
Visitor Center at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation in Seattle.
We were aware of some of the work the Foundation supports but didn't
expect such an engaging, interactive, and beautifully realised,
exhibit.
Inspired: our challenge now is to
ensure the good ideas end up being put into action.
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