1. Turkmenistan Turkmen Friends

    This is one of my favorite photos. I snapped it while walking home after class with some of my advance students. These girls became my friends, teaching me about the lives of young women in Turkmenistan. During a recent phone call with my host family I found out that one of these girls just got married. On the one hand I'm a little sad: just 19 years old, she's been trying to pass the university entrance exams for several years, and by getting married it seems she's probably given up; on the ...

  2. Namibia 3 learners

    three of my more gifted learners at kandjimi muranji scondary school

  3. Georgia Summer fun

    Enjoying summer with my new host family and friends along with fellow volunteers.

  4. Georgia PST Georgia 2010

    My time during Peace Corps training.

  5. Turkmenistan Ashgabat City At Night

    Although they don't have much in the way of traffic now, the capital city is well prepared with wide roads and street lamps for when that day finally comes. Flying into the city at night, the colorful array of lights is quite impressive.

  6. Moldova Cross-cultural Shopping: A Goal Two Story?

    Last Sunday, I went to the supermarket in my neighborhood to pick up staples for the week. I buy certain things every day, because some products don’t last very long and the stores are on my way, but I need food for the animals, cleaning products and certain Moldovan foods that I’ve come to depend on, as well as lunch food for the week. I bought a large container of a salad I enjoy, some beer and cheese and meat and all the beverages I need for a week or so. This trip I had remembered to bri...

  7. Belize babies!

    Babysitting Baby Elton for the day.

  8. Belize Men's Yoga Class

    The men were jealous that I do Yoga class for the women, so I started a Men's Yoga Class after they play football.  Namaste! (Monkey River Village, Belize.) 

  9. Belize Village living

    A typical Sunday afternoon in the village.  (Monkey River Village, Belize) 

  10. Belize Amber

    One of my students, Amber.  The beauty of her spirit is reflected in her eyes. :)  (Monkey River Village, Belize) 

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“Sunset at the Railroad” by PCV Nicholas Baylor Hall. Namibia, 2011.