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 has 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 visited a
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, helpless against a health crisis, social unrest worldwide, including here… an ideal time for soul searching, I guess!
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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I Am in a Fog!
This is a rather different post than my usual one. But I guess this is an unusual time. Like most of you, I am “sheltering
April 19, 2020
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The Last Train from…Bishwa Itjema
Like many people around the world, my husband and I are at staying at home, keeping safe social distances when we go out, and altogether
March 28, 2020
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