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Spring Break at one of the only pools in Burkina.
1200 days ago
Spring Break at one of the only pools in Burkina.
Date: Mar 16, 2007 2:39 AMNumber of Comments on Photo:0View Photo
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My neighbor Fulbert making a handle for a new axe. He is 25 also, but didn't go to school.
1200 days ago
My neighbor Fulbert making a handle for a new axe. He is 25 also, but didn't go to school.
Date: Apr 14, 2007 5:04 AMNumber of Comments on Photo:0View Photo
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Holding hands with my director.
1200 days ago
Holding hands with my director.
Date: May 11, 2007 5:10 AMNumber of Comments on Photo:0View Photo
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Perspectives. The value of electronics on this table is worth more than 4 times the average Burkinabe salary.
1200 days ago
Perspectives. The value of electronics on this table is worth more than 4 times the average Burkinabe salary.
Date: Mar 16, 2007 2:40 AMNumber of Comments on Photo:0View Photo
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Dry season. Nothing is green.
1200 days ago
Dry season. Nothing is green.
Date: Feb 11, 2007 1:29 AMNumber of Comments on Photo:0View Photo
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Cotton being packed into the Semi trailer. Near 10 tons in all. Cotton is the cash crop of my region.
1200 days ago
Cotton being packed into the Semi trailer. Near 10 tons in all. Cotton is the cash crop of my region.
Date: Feb 10, 2007 2:03 AMNumber of Comments on Photo:0View Photo
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The "Teachers" who are finishing their service and will be heading home in June. Don't want to see them go, all good friends.
1200 days ago
The "Teachers" who are finishing their service and will be heading home in June. Don't want to see them go, all good friends.
Date: Mar 24, 2007 6:17 AMNumber of Comments on Photo:0View Photo
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Big animals with long noses.
1200 days ago
Big animals with long noses.
Date: Feb 11, 2007 12:28 AMNumber of Comments on Photo:0View Photo
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That was in my house.
1200 days ago
That was in my house.
Date: Feb 18, 2007 12:03 AMNumber of Comments on Photo:0View Photo
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6eme Math Students. They can be a handfull.
1200 days ago
6eme Math Students. They can be a handfull.
Date: Feb 19, 2007 9:46 PMNumber of Comments on Photo:0View Photo
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Local Drug Store. Anything you want you can find. More on the problems with unregulated drug vendors later.
1200 days ago
Local Drug Store. Anything you want you can find. More on the problems with unregulated drug vendors later.
Date: Feb 18, 2007 3:07 AMNumber of Comments on Photo:0View Photo
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4eme
1200 days ago
4eme
Date: Feb 20, 2007 5:01 AMNumber of Comments on Photo:0View Photo
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No shoes.
1200 days ago
No shoes.
Date: May 12, 2007 5:04 AMNumber of Comments on Photo:0View Photo
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Back sweat.
1200 days ago
Back sweat.
Date: Apr 14, 2007 2:37 AMNumber of Comments on Photo:0View Photo
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Cutting drum heads, cow and goat mostly
1200 days ago
Cutting drum heads, cow and goat mostly
Date: Mar 20, 2007 5:22 AMNumber of Comments on Photo:0View Photo
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Some produce.
1200 days ago
Some produce.
Date: Feb 18, 2007 3:14 AMNumber of Comments on Photo:0View Photo
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He is cute.
1200 days ago
He is cute.
Date: Feb 9, 2007 7:40 PMNumber of Comments on Photo:0View Photo
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Me doped up in the clinic in Ouaga. That sling is no joke. It got a little itchy and sweaty in the 115 F heat.
1200 days ago
Me doped up in the clinic in Ouaga. That sling is no joke. It got a little itchy and sweaty in the 115 F heat.
Date: Mar 21, 2007 11:28 AMNumber of Comments on Photo:0View Photo
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Women working.
1200 days ago
Women working.
Date: Feb 10, 2007 7:34 PMNumber of Comments on Photo:0View Photo
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Date: Feb 10, 2007 2:09 AMNumber of Comments on Photo:0View Photo
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Crazy friends at the Banfora Falls. We swam and got sick for a week, the water wasn't clean. Dysentery rules.
1200 days ago
Crazy friends at the Banfora Falls. We swam and got sick for a week, the water wasn't clean. Dysentery rules.
Date: Apr 21, 2007 1:13 AMNumber of Comments on Photo:0View Photo
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These ladies fry anything in season to sell. Dough is fried like a biscit, and yams almost like french fries.
1200 days ago
These ladies fry anything in season to sell. Dough is fried like a biscit, and yams almost like french fries.
Date: Feb 18, 2007 3:02 AMNumber of Comments on Photo:0View Photo
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Date: Feb 10, 2007 7:34 PMNumber of Comments on Photo:0View Photo
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Laurent finally got tired of asking for cartons, and took a nap on my porch.
1200 days ago
Laurent finally got tired of asking for cartons, and took a nap on my porch.
Date: Apr 14, 2007 3:02 AMNumber of Comments on Photo:0View Photo
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To is good, but not really much nutritional value.
1200 days ago
To is good, but not really much nutritional value.
Date: Feb 10, 2007 3:50 AMNumber of Comments on Photo:0View Photo
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Chilling at school.
1200 days ago
Chilling at school.
Date: May 12, 2007 2:17 AMNumber of Comments on Photo:0View Photo
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Map of the Forest and Hippo.
1200 days ago
Map of the Forest and Hippo.
Date: Feb 17, 2007 12:21 AMNumber of Comments on Photo:0View Photo
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Larent forgets his pants often.
1200 days ago
Larent forgets his pants often.
Date: Feb 9, 2007 4:18 AMNumber of Comments on Photo:0View Photo
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Oven to dry the wood
1200 days ago
Oven to dry the wood
Date: Mar 20, 2007 5:48 AMNumber of Comments on Photo:0View Photo
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The fabric guy. Pick what you like and the taylor can make what ever you want to what ever size you are.
1200 days ago
The fabric guy. Pick what you like and the taylor can make what ever you want to what ever size you are.
Date: Feb 18, 2007 3:12 AMNumber of Comments on Photo:0View Photo
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Each Sunday the market comes to balla. Here is the guy who sells pots and buckets.
1200 days ago
Each Sunday the market comes to balla. Here is the guy who sells pots and buckets.
Date: Feb 18, 2007 3:00 AMNumber of Comments on Photo:0View Photo
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Fisherman throwing a net.
1200 days ago
Fisherman throwing a net.
Date: Mar 10, 2007 1:24 AMNumber of Comments on Photo:0View Photo
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Feet are always dirty here
1200 days ago
Feet are always dirty here
Date: Mar 10, 2007 2:28 AMNumber of Comments on Photo:1View Photo
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Cotton from my village, awaiting transport.
1200 days ago
Cotton from my village, awaiting transport.
Date: Feb 10, 2007 2:09 AMNumber of Comments on Photo:0View Photo
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Hippo Lake Sign.
1200 days ago
Hippo Lake Sign.
Date: Feb 17, 2007 12:21 AMNumber of Comments on Photo:0View Photo
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My view for hours grading/sweating.
1200 days ago
My view for hours grading/sweating.
Date: Apr 14, 2007 4:59 AMNumber of Comments on Photo:0View Photo
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Pulling on a bulls tail.
1200 days ago
Pulling on a bulls tail.
Date: Apr 6, 2007 12:57 AMNumber of Comments on Photo:0View Photo
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The hammock in the background is where I spend most of my freetime reading or playing guitar.
1200 days ago
The hammock in the background is where I spend most of my freetime reading or playing guitar.
Date: Feb 9, 2007 4:16 AMNumber of Comments on Photo:0View Photo
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4eme Class. My oldest group 16-19 years old.
1200 days ago
4eme Class. My oldest group 16-19 years old.
Date: Apr 17, 2007 9:10 PMNumber of Comments on Photo:0View Photo
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My Djembe teacher, 20 years old, working on a Kara.
1200 days ago
My Djembe teacher, 20 years old, working on a Kara.
Date: Mar 20, 2007 5:43 AMNumber of Comments on Photo:0View Photo
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Hippo lake. Probably the biggest open water in Burkina.
1200 days ago
Hippo lake. Probably the biggest open water in Burkina.
Date: Feb 17, 2007 12:54 AMNumber of Comments on Photo:0View Photo
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Welcome to the Grand Village of Balla.
1200 days ago
Welcome to the Grand Village of Balla.
Date: Mar 8, 2007 10:30 PMNumber of Comments on Photo:0View Photo
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Not sure what this is... carnivorous flower of some kind. Help anyone?
1200 days ago
Not sure what this is... carnivorous flower of some kind. Help anyone?
Date: Mar 10, 2007 12:31 AMNumber of Comments on Photo:2View Photo
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Everyone works.
1200 days ago
Everyone works.
Date: Feb 10, 2007 2:11 AMNumber of Comments on Photo:0View Photo
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Date: Mar 23, 2007 2:15 AMNumber of Comments on Photo:0View Photo
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My Driver, Solo. We took two bulls into Bobo this time. Sitting in the back makes for an interesting trip.
1200 days ago
My Driver, Solo. We took two bulls into Bobo this time. Sitting in the back makes for an interesting trip.
Date: Apr 6, 2007 12:55 AMNumber of Comments on Photo:0View Photo
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Laurent my neighbor boy. Dad your mail is going to good use. Envelopes make great hats.
1200 days ago
Laurent my neighbor boy. Dad your mail is going to good use. Envelopes make great hats.
Date: Feb 9, 2007 4:15 AMNumber of Comments on Photo:1View Photo
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Pounding corn in to flour for making the to.
1200 days ago
Pounding corn in to flour for making the to.
Date: Feb 10, 2007 7:29 PMNumber of Comments on Photo:0View Photo
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Forest Flowers
1200 days ago
Forest Flowers
Date: Mar 10, 2007 12:26 AMNumber of Comments on Photo:1View Photo
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On top of the cotton. Helping pack in as much as possible.
1200 days ago
On top of the cotton. Helping pack in as much as possible.
Date: Feb 10, 2007 2:10 AMNumber of Comments on Photo:0View Photo
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