John MacLean and Bienvenue Bazie, photo by Jennifer Dallas
The market, photo by Jennifer Dallas
Court yard of the auberge in Ouagadougou, photo by Jennifer Dallas
Always a community, photo by John MacLean
The studio, photo by John MacLean
It's snowing in Toronto, though the sun is shining and the air is not a cold as it has been. We are close to departure and as I finish my preparations I take a moment to glance and the world I am about to enter.
Dusty red streets, and motorcycles will replace the crunchy snow and my bicycle. I remember the first time I went back to a familiar place in Africa, its a wonderful feeling to return. We will be staying in the same auberge and frequenting the same markets, we did however bring our own coffee this time! Seems ridiculous.
Most of our time will be spent in the studio creating Converse, but I am also looking forward to deepening relationships, speaking more french, and catching inspiration from all directions.
More soon from south of the equator! xo
