Water People Stories 2
The more I travel, the more stories I find
I went on traveling and I went on talking to people, inquiring about their relation to water, their daily struggles and their issues related to water. Everyone has a story to tell. Here are some more of them.
My personal story is deeply intertwined with water and people. I was born in a former wetland area that has been significantly altered by humans over the course of 2000 years or more. Throughout my career as a scientific researcher, I have focused on freshwater wetlands, tropical floodplains, and their utilization by people. Photography has been a passion of mine, and I have captured landscapes, water, people, wildlife, and plants throughout my life. I hold a PhD in tropical biology and floodplain ecology, and my work has taken me to numerous tropical countries around the globe, always drawn to visit and learn from wetlands. As I reflect on my experiences, I revisit my diaries which document my daily observations, thoughts, conversations, and insights. Over the decades, I have witnessed and recorded the evolving state of our world. I was born in 1965, and in 1986, I realized my dream of travelling to the Amazon as a young biologist. This initial journey was followed by numerous return visits, and I eventually lived there for many years. Although I have now returned to my birthplace in Europe, my connections with friends, colleagues, and individuals grappling with water-related challenges across the world remain strong. Join me as I take you on a journey spanning nearly six decades, delving into the wetlands and the remarkable individuals I have encountered. This project seeks to explore the cultural importance of wetlands and the narratives of the people and their relationship with water.
