First Impression of Africa

© Shen Wei

After twenty-some hours, I finally arrived in Lagos - Nigeria's largest populated city. It seems so surreal to me. It has been one of my dream to visit Africa and now it is right in front of me. I have to thank Jonathan Fanton, the President Emeritus of MacArthur Foundation to make this trip happen for me. My first day is already very adventurous, visited two extraordinary slums. Little children followed me everywhere, they are some of the most adorable and happy kids I have ever seen. Locals are extremely warm and kind, eager to talk to me and show me around. The stereotype images of Africa has already been slowly changing in my mind. My first impression of Africa is so beyond my expectation. I understand why it is so easy to fall in love with this mysterious land.