Dialogue in the Dark

Tonight I went to see an exhibit designed by an Ashoka Fellow in Germany -- Dialogue in the Dark. Tiani and I gathered in the children's museum, el papalote (butterfly in Nahuatl), and took a 6:30 tour of the exhibit. It started with a tutorial on how to use a cane and use your senses to guide yourself, then we entered into pitch darkness and learned to see the world through blind eyes. Our blind guide led us fumbling through the darkness to smell, feel, and listen a series of scenes until we sat down at a cafe for a candid question and answer session. I'm always amazed by the work of our Fellows.

After the Dialogue, we attended the inauguration of a new exhibit of photography by the blind. We got to hear one person tell his inspiration for his photo (light and openness), but mostly mingled and marveled at the diversity of perspectives. As we headed out into the monsoon armed with chocolate covered strawberries we reflected that tonight was a good night. There is always so much more to learn and experience.