The Toposa People of South Sudan
The Toposa tribe, known as fierce warriors and cattle raiders, was the last tribal group I met in South Sudan. After hearing from the Larim
May 15, 2022
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The Larim Tribe of South Sudan
After spending time in a cattle camp with the Mundari (The Mundari tribe and their Treasured Cows) in an area relatively close to Juba, the
April 10, 2022
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The Mundari Tribe and their Treasured Cows
South Sudan is the world’s youngest country, and what a childhood it has been for this young nation! After a long struggle to finally achieve
March 13, 2022
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Spirited Dancing in La Côte d’Ivoire
As I said in my last story (La Côte d’Ivoire, where masks are celebrated), the cultural traditions in Ivory Coast are alive and well. The
January 23, 2022
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La Côte d’Ivoire, where Masks are Celebrated!
If countries were ranked on whether their names can make someone dream, la “Côte D’Ivoire” (The Ivory Coast) of West Africa would undoubtedly be high
December 12, 2021
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Take me to the River
As I said in my previous story (Cats, not the Musical), the felines of Kenya were plentiful, and I enjoyed photographing them playing, eating, and,
September 26, 2021
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Cats, not the Musical!
I am not a wildlife photographer, but my few times seeing wild animals in their habitat have been both emotional and illuminating. So, as the
September 5, 2021
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Bucolic Time at the Ranch
In the midst of the pandemic, looking for something that would remind me of what the world looked like in better times, I ended up
July 11, 2021
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Do that Voodoo that you Do!
As I wrote in my previous post (Voodoo without Dolls), I have tried to learn more about the intriguing world of Voodoo by traveling to
May 23, 2021
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Voodoo without Dolls
What a year it has been! Homebound, feeling helpless against a health crisis, social unrest all over the world, including here… an ideal time for
April 18, 2021
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Ganga Sagar Mela, Worth the Journey!
The Ganga Sagar Mela is a Hindu pilgrimage incredibly popular with Naga Sadhus which is held yearly at the confluence of the river Ganges and the Bay of Bengal.
November 22, 2020
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One fish, two fish…sold!
In the Barisal area of Bangladesh, a small fish auction occurs weekly. Fishermen bring their catch, which they sell to “wholesalers” who will get the fish to local customers in the surrounding area.
August 16, 2020
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