Global Nomads
First Published in 2011 By Megan De souza Email: megandesouza@gmail.com Photography and Book Design: Megan De Souza Copyright Megan De Souza Photography, 2011. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise without written permission from the photographer.
This book is dedicated to my twin brother, Marc, who’s energy and laughter is missed everday in our lives.
Hewer Family
Top Image: Jean Hewer, Natal, South Africa Bottom Image,left to right: Jean, Clive,Reginald Hewer, Stilfonetin, South Africa
Jean Hewer, Springs
Alexandra Victoria De Souza
Born on the 28th March 1957
Union buildings, Pretoria
Left and Right image: Stilfontein
Storms River, Western Cape
Seal Island, Western Cape
You have taught me that confidence, self-worth and inner strength are the foundations to leading a successful, happy life. Thank you for always being my inspiration and my moral compass.
De Souza Family
Madeira Island, Portugal. Left to right: Mary, John, Maria, Joe De Souza
Jose De Souza
John Barradas De Souza
Born on the 21st May 1958
Stilfontein, Traansvaal
Johannesburg, Traansvaal
Johannesburg, Traansvaal
Top Image: Venezuela, South America Bottom Image: Stilfontein, Traansvaal
You have shown me the world and the limitless opportunities that can arise through dedication, perseverance and hard work. Thank you for always being my reality check in my world of dreams.
The Beginning
Richards Bay, Northern Cape
Johannesburg, Traansvaal
26th May 1985.
Dress up party. Johannesburg
Matthew De Souza
Born on the 27th May 1985
Madeira Island, Portugal
You have taught me how to laugh at myself and have always offered comic relief in times of difficulty.
Walkerville, Johannesburg, Traansvaal
Megan and Marc De Souza
Born on the 16th January 1990
Knysna, Western Cape
Knysna, Western Cape
Port Elizabeth Eastern Cape
Look not where I was For I am not there My spirit is free I am everywhere In the air that you breathe In the sounds that you hear Don’t cry for me Mom My spirit is near I’ll watch for you From the other side I’ll be the one running New friends by my side Smile at my memory Remember in your heart This isn’t the end It’s a brand new start By: Carol Kufner
Johannesburg, Traansvaal. Matthew and Nicky’s 21st.
Luke De Souza
Born on the 20th September 1993
Algarve, Southern Portugal
Thank you for making my life an interesting adventure every new day . You offer laughter at the best of times.
Walkerville, Johannesburg, Traansvaal
Walkerville, Johannesburg
Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
Schoenmakerskop, Port Elizabeth Left to right: John, Matthew, Alexa De Souza and 5 of our 7 dogs.
Yatela mine, Mali, West Africa. Fieldwork of a Hydrogeologist
Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape.
Cape Town, N2 highway
Mary’s wedding, Johannesburg, Traansvaal
Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
Left to Right: Megan, Alexa, Luke, Marc, John and Matthew De Souza Perito Morenso Glacier, Patagonia, Argentina
Argentina was our first overseas family holiday, we travelled 11 000 km in a 6m camper van that continuously broke down. The 6 weeks spent on the road with my family was valuable time in getting to know the individual personalities in our family. The Argentina holiday was one of the first times we got to see my dads fun, quirky side and the playful dynamic between him and my mom. The trip was all about rediscovering, reconnecting and exposing us to new experiences and still remains one of my best holidays and life experiences up to date.
Matthew and Marc were the only ones in the family to be able to climb to the top of the volcano which was a big triumph for the De Souza family at the time.
Marc and Matthew. Villarica Volcanoe, Chile
We moved to Brazil for nearly two years as my dad got offered a job in Belo Horizonte and he thought it would be a good experience for us to learn a new culture and language. Moving to Brazil broadened my horizons and equipped me with a unique set of social skills.
Iguassu Falls, Brazil
Megan, Marc, Luke De Souza. Gramado, Brazil. Mini Mundo
Marc and Luke De Souza. Cabo Frio, Brazil
Luke and Matthew. Madeira Island
Megan, Luke, Matthew De Souza. Madeira Island.
This trip taught us about our heritage as my dad went around the island telling us stories from his childhood. We decided to scatter my Marc’s ashes off of Cabo Giroa, a spectacular, sheer cliff of 219 m stretching down to the sea. .
Matthew and Amanda. Madeira Island
Left to right: Alexa, Luke and Matthew. Paris, Europe.
Left to right: Alexa and John. My 21st Birthday, London, Europe.
The De Souza family is a cultural blend of Portuguese and English heritage. Because my dad spent a lot of his time travelling for his job. We started the tradition of family holidays to spend more time together as a family. As a result we were infected with the insatiable desire to travel as much as we could.
Cape Town, N2 high way
I am very passionate about capturing the decisive moment, whether that it is lighting on a landscape or a special moment caught between two people. I hope to finish my Btech in Photography at NNMU and pursue a career in the photography industry.
Cape Town Left to right:Megan and John De Souza
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