Day 143 -Got to go snorkeling with the worlds biggest fish, the whale shark. However these are adolescent ones so they’re only about 30 feet long. It’s very impressive and I was right next to them. I really wish I had a better shot to give a reference of the size. None the less it […]
Day 138 -It’s Africa! What are you expecting a picture of, a chiwawa? There’s a wildlife refuge not too far from the base. They’re not quite the same as an American zoo. Just a little bit of wire, and here they open the gates to have you go in to see some of the animals. […]
Day 132 -Today was a little tough, but also hopeful. We went out with some ARMY guys to help with a program to provide light to people that live in shacks with no electricity. This is a Somali refugee camp and the poverty here is overwhelming. I’m confident that the work being done by the […]
Day 131 -Out in town for dinner and some of those leaving wanted to do some shopping. Lots of cool African stuff to look at. Also lots of people bugging us for all kinds of stuff. -JANUARY 14
Day 128 -As an advertising professional, I love how you know exactly why this is, even if you can’t read it. That’s called branding people. Plus there’s nothing like a cold Coca-Cola after a hot day. -JANUARY 11
Day 126 -A nice sunset here at my comfy home away from home. -JANUARY 9
Day 125 -Today was really enjoyable. We worked wit some Djiboutions sharing journalism practices including photography. Everyone was so nice and fun to work with. -JANUARY 8
Day 123 -So between not doing much except trying to adjust and pictures of things on bases are kind of sensitive, I ended up with this flower. When in doubt, go with a flower. -JANUARY 6
Day 121 -As we say in the business, “boots on the ground.” -JANUARY 4