Lusaka, Zambia - After blitzing through Southeast Africa for the past three weeks, all I want is peace. Since arriving back in Lusaka last Thursday I have only left the house for food, internet and to rent the first season of 24. With the rainy season in full effect in Zambia, every cool downpour washes away a layer of mental fatigue and refreshes the soul; I'm ready to reflect on the Afro-trip.

Lusaka, Zambia - Of all the PANOS projects I've been a part of so far, guest editing a special edition of Ground Up magazine has easily been the most rewarding. At least when people ask me what I did in Zambia, now I'll have a physical product to show them.

I knew something was up when Howard, one of The Advocate's marketing foot soldiers, showed up to my place early on a Saturday morning with an odd request.