Absolutely beautiful series of the area and its people!! I'll bet you that even though your feet hurt, it joyrd your walk with these people "free" as people are and should be around the world - it is too bad that many nations don't celebrate or can't celbrate their freedom as what is posted here. This is a very inspiring post Jen!! deleted062007 · 2007-05-23: 22:39

Wonderful series. It was a beautiful day for a walk. Thanks for sharing it. :) vollenda · 2007-05-23: 23:26

I love this set. With the explanation you gave of the day and the purpose and reason, the photos have such a strong atmosphere about them. These hold a lot of feeling meaning. I love that. Symbioticromance · 2007-05-23: 23:39

lovely set! it does look like a bright and sunny day! thanks for sharing them! varshaembar · 2007-05-23: 23:42

a heartfelt pilgrimage through beautiful country....what better way to celebrate? I think your ancestors were walking beside you.... Carley · 2007-05-24: 00:17

I do think that too Carley :) I have been doing a couple of events with some friends for their memory. In Paris it's on the 23rd that people from Guadeloupe and Martinique celebrate their memory. This has helped lots of people sharing the same history to find some kind of peace. We have been ignoring and forgetting too long... When you don't know about your past you're just a leaf that any wind can blow away. jendayee · 2007-05-24: 00:23

I wanted to be there!!! Thanks for your coment :D carmina · 2007-05-24: 01:14

This is the first time I see a sugar cane mill... I like the hole set ... OldboyJack · 2007-05-24: 01:28

very interesting post and pics mimax2 · 2007-05-24: 01:29

Such a special and thoughful set... Thanks for sharing. You need a nice massage on your feet now.... deleted090307 · 2007-05-24: 01:33

nice series..thanks viralshah · 2007-05-24: 03:13

I love travel in your images! :) LampadaMervelha · 2007-05-24: 04:06

Celebrate slaves by a walking is original. What a fine weather you had ! Lovely set. Mabi938 · 2007-05-24: 04:09

dommage que je n'ai pas été là! très belles photos et j'adore la #3 domino · 2007-05-24: 06:18

Nice set and very interesting too :) Thanuja122 · 2007-05-24: 07:11

Se réapproprier l'histoire, la canaliser, la comprendre, ne plus jamais la laisser se reproduire ! Retrouver sa fierté d'homme libre, la vivre et l'encenser. La partager avec le monde. La communiquer à ses ancêtres pour que leurs sacrifices et souffrance s'apaise. Merci pour ces images et explication Jen Je suis émue carmitage · 2007-05-24: 07:11

Mabi :))) je t'y ai vu aussi ! :)) jendayee · 2007-05-24: 09:05

Au-delà des belles images (#2,3 et 5), il y a quelque chose de bien plus profond. C'est bien de nous l'avoir fait partager. J'aurais aimé être avec toi et les autres dans cette marche. JacquesR · 2007-05-24: 09:47

Stunning!! such color and warmth! amazing!! SheriJ · 2007-05-24: 10:00

wonderful shots, wonderful color. Great thing to celebrate. pettiskim · 2007-05-24: 10:18

I share the same view with Carley. This is really a very special series of photographs with a special feelings... dgarun · 2007-05-24: 10:25

Jen, we spent a lot of time looking at this series... just wonderful how you describe this special day, not only in images but also in words. But we miss only one picture at this set: your self-portrait ! roselirenato · 2007-05-24: 10:41

Very nice serie! It is very important to share our respective history! Beautiful colours also! miclaud · 2007-05-24: 12:33

nice work! ashika · 2007-05-24: 13:22

everything in this post is stunning amazing work again PaulGraham · 2007-05-24: 15:04

Beautiful day, thought images and words. Very nice. Aniruddha · 2007-05-24: 15:08

I love all storytaylor · 2007-05-24: 15:25

awesome set... nice photojournalism work alacorey · 2007-05-24: 15:40

I am moved by both your photos and words. It's important to remember—only the retelling of stories reminds each of us about the horrors we perpetrate on others. And perhaps the present generation and future generations will stop the repetitions. I also agree with your last line. photopoet · 2007-05-24: 16:14

..reminds me of sugar cane in Louisiana... maharba · 2007-05-24: 16:49

similar (hi)story han ? :) jendayee · 2007-05-24: 17:00

We celebrate lest we forget! Overexposed · 2007-05-24: 17:50

En effet, un peuple sans mémoire est un peuple sans défense ! domelia · 2007-05-24: 18:00

Wonderful!!!!! I love this set, what an awesome occasion to celebrate! anniepie · 2007-05-24: 19:25

happy emanzipation day! :-) i'm glad you guys did it, even though i'm a descendant of the very guys that tried to hold you down... :-( eidea · 2007-05-25: 02:22

what year was that? (i'll google.) in my state, slavery's sin still reverberates through our lives subtley. it defines us less with each year, but we're not yet rid of the stain. chipotle · 2007-05-25: 08:25

amazing set. wonderful photos, as always magpy · 2007-05-25: 13:11

Ce pélerinage du 22 mai , c'est pour la bonne cause .Tes photos me confirment cela ! J'adore la 4 , ce rasseblement sous l' arbre , sur les racines !!! Eti la yoyé !!!!! nadoune · 2007-05-25: 19:07

J'ai pense a vous. L'an prochain, j'espere y etre. Un chapitre a connaitre afin de permettre d'aller encore plus loin. Merci pour ces souvenirs. CatsEyes · 2007-05-28: 08:09

Oooh great series of shots, so informative! Love the shot of the man telling about the sugar! pattyb · 2007-05-28: 11:02

Nice history through your pictures!!!! Yanko · 2007-05-28: 13:54

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