to the sea

berbera.

gulf of aden.

warm water. beautiful beaches. clean. empty.

the joy of modesty.

difficult to swim fully clothed.

ah matey!

safety and security

boys with guns.

and dinosaurs.

and tea breaks.

...some days i think i can defend myself better alone

my new manifesto

trying to help women breastfeed...

for the health of the child.

for the health of the mother.

baby janice

dr. john and nurse judy's beautiful baby.

baby janice.

7 months

 

picking oranges at edna's farm

3 trees picked. hundreds of oranges.  

 

 dinosaurs eat oranges too.

  child labor has benefits.

 

 edna's baby albino calf.

her brother is her father.

~2 months old.

 

unloading. hundreds.

Lookin' like a good Somali girl

The trick. Lots of fabric. And a big smile.

 

rockin' the hijab. i give lessons.

Welcome to the family!

 Dad, Catherine, Muna, Mum

Dr. Ali Yusuf Ahmed is a member of Parliment here in Somaliland.

Muna is a great dancer! She loves Somali music!

Muna feeding me sweets.

 

Ubah is one my 3rd year graduating nursing students.

After graduation in December she will continue on for an additional year to become a midwife.