This man really reminded me of my grandfather.  Same difficulty hearing, same neon windbreaker, same smile, same laugh, same walk.  

(Karongi District, Rwanda)

(Rwanda)

"Eliminate Malaria" fashion

A community health worker with a handmade shirt (fabric from the Ministry of Health).  

"Urandura malariya"  ... eliminate malaria.  Talk about practical fashion.

(Rwanda)

Jerrycanmobile

 

(Rwanda)

Pajama suit

(Rwanda)

Hi All.  I'm back on the island.  It's good to be back.

The Swingset

(Rwanda)

Marie and child

(Rwanda)

Portrait #70

(Rwanda)

(Rwanda)

It's a Wrap

(Rwanda)

Sunbrella

(Rwanda)

Seca means smile

(Nyarutovu, Rwanda)

Happy to meet you!

(Gicumbi, Rwanda)

Fetching (water) smile

The jerrican of water is heavy (carrying strap as headpiece), but her demeanor is oh so light. 

(Rulindo, Rwanda)

Her Mother

 This beautiful lady was incredibly friendly to us, patiently sitting through a lengthy interview and then gracefully laughing through a brief photoshoot.  (I tend to mix business with spontaneous portrait sessions.)   I believe I've already featured her daughter on the blog, and the last photo below still ranks as my favorite portrait of the year.  So far. 

(Gicumbi, Rwanda)

Boys

(Gicumbi, Rwanda)

Shirt of many colors

The tailoring on this village chief's shirt was incredible.  

(Nkombo Island, Rwanda)

   

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                                                                                                 (Kaduha, Nyamagabe, Rwanda)