Photos

Dylan, Joachim and Tariq eating snowmen, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2007
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Tariq, Dylan and Joachim, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2007
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Joanitha and Greg with antelope painting, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2007
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Joachim self-portrait, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2007
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Joanitha, taken by Joachim, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2007
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Greg, taken by Joachim, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2007
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Vogl family on Thanskgiving, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2007
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Joachim on a turtle, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2007
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Joachim with giant soccer ball, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2007
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Joachim with a pumpkin, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2007
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Tariq and Joachim with Wendi, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2007
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Joanitha, Joachim and Colette at Dixon Reservoir, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2007
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Joachim, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2007
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Joachim and mountains, Rocky Mountain National Park, USA-Colorado, 2007
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Joachim on an island, Rocky Mountain National Park, USA-Colorado, 2007
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Joanitha and Joachim at a stream, Rocky Mountain National Park, USA-Colorado, 2007
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Dylan and Joachim climbing steps, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2007
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Dylan and Joachim running, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2007
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Dylan, Tariq and Joachim on a dinosaur, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2007
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Joachim and Dylan on park bench, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2007
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Greg and Joachim with fireman, Children's Museum, Denver, USA-Colorado, 2007
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Joachim playing with trains, Children's Museum, Denver, USA-Colorado, 2007
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Joachim with basketball, Children's Museum, Denver, USA-Colorado, 2007
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Joachim with shopping cart, Children's Museum, Denver, USA-Colorado, 2007
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Joachim checking out, Children's Museum, Denver, USA-Colorado, 2007
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Joachim playing pipes with blue men, Children's Museum, Denver, USA-Colorado, 2007
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Greg playing pipes with blue men, Children's Museum, Denver, USA-Colorado, 2007
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Joachim playing a drum, Children's Museum, Denver, USA-Colorado, 2007
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Joachim and dog in fire truck, Children's Museum, Denver, USA-Colorado, 2007
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Joachim and Tariq at a fountain, Loveland, USA-Colorado, 2007
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Joachim and Joanitha with horse, Estes Park, USA-Colorado, 2007
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Joachim with chimp statue, Loveland, USA-Colorado, 2007
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Greg and Joachim at Devil's Backbone, Loveland, USA-Colorado, 2007
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Joanitha at Devil's Backbone, Loveland, USA-Colorado, 2007
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Joachim eating cake, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2007
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Joachim on his second birthday, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2007
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Jacob and Joachim, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2007
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Joachim on the slide, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2007
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Joachim on a green swing, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2007
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Joachim and Joanitha with Don and Colette, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2007
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Joanitha and Joachim at a chinese restaurant, Washington, USA-DC, 2007
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Joachim using the phone at the Hyatt, Washington, USA-DC, 2007
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Greg dancing, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2007
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Joanitha with Joachim, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2007
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Joachim with a goat, Lee Martinez Park, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2007
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Joachim on a tractor, Lee Martinez Park, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2007
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Horsetooth Reservoir in the winter, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2007
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Joachim with Joanitha's slippers, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2007
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Joanitha and Joachim by the computer, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2007
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Joachim and Greg, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2007
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Greg's birthday with Joachim, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2007
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Joanitha and Joachim, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2007
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Joanitha by the Christmas tree, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2007
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Joachim and Greg, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2007
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Joachim in a foam chair, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2006
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Joachim touching his nose, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2006
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Joachim and Wendy, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2006
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The Vogl family, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2006
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Joachim in the snow, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2006
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Joanitha and Joachim in the snow, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2006
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Joachim in a sidewalk snow tunnel, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2006
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snow plow, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2006
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fire hydrant in snow, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2006
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car buried in snow, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2006
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back yard covered in snow, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2006
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snowy view from octagon window, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2006
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snow hanging from a gutter, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2006
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our house on a winter night, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2006
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icicles, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2006
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snow up against our front door, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2006
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Joachim, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2006
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Joanitha, Joachim, Greg, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2006
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Greg, Joachim and Joanitha, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2006
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Joanitha and Joachim, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2006
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Mary and the seven cousins, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2006
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Joachim playing a xylophone, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2006
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Mary, Tariq, Joanitha, Joachim, CSU Pingree Park Campus, USA-Colorado, 2006
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Joanitha and Joachim, CSU Pingree Park Campus, USA-Colorado, 2006
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Joanitha with Cassie and Joachim, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2006
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Joachim and Grandpa, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2006
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Joachim, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2006
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Joachim with flowers, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2006
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Joachim on his slide, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2006
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cheers from Joachim, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2006
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Joachim and Greg, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2006
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Jim, Greg, Mary and the kids, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2006
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Joachim and Tariq, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2006
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Joachim and Dylan, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2006
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Dylan and Joachim, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2006
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Dylan and Joachim, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2006
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Joachim pushed by Cassie, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2006
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Joachim, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2006
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Joachim with balloon, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2006
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Joachim with his horse, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2006
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Joachim with rings and bear, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2006
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Joachim, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2006
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Joachim wearing sunglasses, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2006
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Joanitha and Joachim with cupcake, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2006
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Joachim finishing his birthday cake, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2006
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Joachim opening his birthday present, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2006
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Joanitha and Joachim, Denver, USA-Colorado, 2006
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Joanitha and Joachim, Denver, USA-Colorado, 2006
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Joanitha and Joachim, Denver, USA-Colorado, 2006
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Joanitha and Greg shopping, Denver, USA-Colorado, 2006
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Joachim with pinecone and dinosaur hat, Denver, USA-Colorado, 2006
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Joachim on a horse, Cheyenne, USA-Wyoming, 2006
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Greg, Joanitha and Joachim with boot, Cheyenne, USA-Wyoming, 2006
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Greg and Joachim by a teepee, Cheyenne, USA-Wyoming, 2006
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Greg with buffalo, Cheyenne, USA-Wyoming, 2006
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Joachim in a greenhouse, Cheyenne, USA-Wyoming, 2006
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Joachim reaching, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2006
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Joachim with red hat, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2006
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Joachim by the VCR, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2006
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Joachim with walker, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2006
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Joachim with flower, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2006
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Joachim with flowers, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2006
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Greg at 40 with Joachim, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2006
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Greg and Joachim in stripes, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2005
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Joanitha and Joachim at the Christmas tree, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2005
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Greg and Joachim at the Christmas tree, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2005
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Joachim and Santa, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2005
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Joachim and wine bottle, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2005
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Joachim and drinking glass, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2005
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Joachim, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2005
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Joanitha, Joachim and Dylan, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2005
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Joanitha, Joachim and giraffe, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2005
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Joanitha and Joachim, Green Mountain Falls, USA-Colorado, 2005
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Joanitha and Joachim, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2005
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Joanitha, Joachim and Dylan, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2005
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Joanitha, Joachim and Sacha, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2005
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Joachim, Joanitha and Greg, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2005
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Joachim with toys, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2005
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Joachim in the back yard, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2005
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Joachim at day care, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2005
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Joachim at day care, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2005
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Joachim and Sacha, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2005
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Giraffe, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, Colorado Springs, USA-Colorado, 2005
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Joachim, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2005
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Joachim, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2005
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Joanitha, Joachim and Greg, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2005
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Joanitha and Joachim with balloon, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2005
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Joanitha and Joachim, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2005
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Joanitha and Joachim, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2005
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Joanitha and Joachim, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2005
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Greg and Joachim, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2005
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Joachim and Dylan, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2005
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Joachim and Dylan, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2005
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Joachim's baptism, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2005
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Family and friends at Sprague Lake, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2005
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Joanitha and Joachim, Mary and Tariq at Sprague Lake, Rocky Mountain National Park, USA-Colorado, 2005
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Joanitha and Joachim at Bear Lake, Rocky Mountain National Park, USA-Colorado, 2005
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Joanitha and Joachim with drum, Denver, USA-Colorado, 2005
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Joachim in his swing, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2005
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Joachim, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2005
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Joachim, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2005
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Joachim as Golem, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2005
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My precious!
Joachim greeting in Vulcan, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2005
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A Star Trek fan? May you live long and prosper.
Joanitha and Joachim, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2005
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Greg, Joachim and Joanitha, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2005
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Mary and Tariq, Tricia and Dylan, Joanitha and Joachim, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2005
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Mohammed and Tariq, Jim and Dylan, Greg and Joachim, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2005
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Greg and Joachim, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2005
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Joachim and Joanitha, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2005
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Joachim, Tariq, Latifah, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2005
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Joachim and Tariq, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2005
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Joachim, Joanitha, Greg, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2005
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Joachim and Joanitha, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2005
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Joachim under lights, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2005
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Working on his tan? Actually these lights were to reduce jaundice.
Joachim in blue hat, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2005
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Joachim, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2005
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Joachim on his 0th birthday, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2005
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Joachim Rutasitara Vogl was born on May 17, 2005, at 5:30 am, at Poudre Valley Hospital, Fort Collins, CO USA. He weighed 8 pounds, 2 ounces (3.7kg). He and his mother Joanitha are doing fine. Saint Joachim was the husband of Saint Anne and the father of the Virgin Mary. Joachim is a Jewish name which means 'May Jehovah exalt, God prepares, God will establish, the Lord will judge'. Rutasitara is a Ruhaya name given by Joanitha's father which means roughly 'you will stay out of trouble'.
Ritters and Vogls at Horsetooth Reservoir, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2004
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Mike, Jim, Don, Paul, Mohammed, Tricia, Cassie, Dan, Suzy and Mary stand in front of the huge reservoir that holds part of the water supply for Fort Collins and provides scenic walks and boating.
Joanitha with a moose, Rocky Mountain National Park, USA-Colorado, 2004
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We didn't see any moose when we were in the park, but we did see a herd of elk.
Greg in a valley, Rocky Mountain National Park, USA-Colorado, 2004
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On our way up to the top of the park on Old Fall River Road, we looked back and saw this view of the valley near the Endovalley overlook.
Greg and Joanitha at Bear Lake, Rocky Mountain National Park, USA-Colorado, 2004
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Bear Lake is a beautiful spot and easy to walk around, but we were drenched by a rainfall on our way up to Nymph Lake.
Greg and Joanitha near a rock tunnel, Poudre Canyon, USA-Colorado, 2004
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This tunnel was blasted through the rock so the road could follow the canyon.
Joanitha at Rossborough Park, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2004
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Joanitha with Walmart flowers, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2004
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Greg and Joanitha in their apartment, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2004
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In Fort Collins, life in the projects was not so bad.
Greg and Joanitha with wigs and African shirts, Fort Collins, USA-Colorado, 2004
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We love rasta music and saw Lucky Dube's concert in Kampala in 2003, but this is not our real hair.
Joanitha at Heathrow Airport, London, England, 2004
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Annah, Petronida, Joanitha, Florence, Entebbe, Uganda, 2004
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old taxi park, Kampala, Uganda, 2004
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Matatus (minivan commuter taxis) are an important mode of transport within Kampala and elsewhere in Uganda for many people. The legal limit is 14 passengers, plus the conductor and the driver; usually the five rows of benches can seat three people each. In Nairobi the matatus can seat 20; each row has four seats. Getting to your matatu in the maze of vehicles in Old Park can be challenging, and traffic jams can cause long delays.
bamboo and grass hut, Kanazi, Kagera, Tanzania, 2004
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This traditional Haya hut is built from bamboo poles and covered with grass. Inside the floor is covered with dry grass. In the back is a fireplace; the insides of the roof are black with soot. The compound is home to Joanitha's grandparents and also includes a cement house with tin roof, and a farm which grows mainly matoke (cooking bananas).
Greg and Joanitha's family, Kanazi, Kagera, Tanzania, 2004
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children, Kanazi, Kagera, Tanzania, 2004
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Joanitha buying fish, Bukoba, Tanzania, 2004
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Fishermen use hand-made wooden boats and hand-woven nets. They sell their catch from the shores of Bukoba. Many catch fish at night by attracting them with kerosene lamps.
Greg and Joanitha being anointed, Bukoba, Tanzania, 2003
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In Bahaya tradition, the wedded couple join feet and are anointed with oil.
Joanitha, Maria and Judy, Bukoba, Tanzania, 2003
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Greg and Joanitha dancing at wedding reception, Bukoba, Tanzania, 2003
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Greg and Joanitha receiving a baby as a wedding gift, Bukoba, Tanzania, 2003
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We were treated at the reception with dozens of gifts, but none as surprising as a child.
Greg and Joanitha sharing a champagne toast, Bukoba, Tanzania, 2003
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Greg giving a speech at the wedding reception, Bukoba, Tanzania, 2003
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Greg and Joanitha cutting the wedding cake, Bukoba, Tanzania, 2003
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Greg and Joanitha seated at wedding reception, Bukoba, Tanzania, 2003
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The wedding reception was held at the historic Lake Hotel in Bukoba.
Greg and Joanitha in a jeep, Bukoba, Tanzania, 2003
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After our wedding, we paraded around town in this limousine, sounding triple beeps, cheered on and even followed by many curious townspeople.
Greg and Joanitha, just married, Bukoba, Tanzania, 2003
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We left the church looking a little stunned at the fanfare of people, vehicles, music and dancing surrounding us.
Tim, Greg, Joanitha and Donald, Bukoba, Tanzania, 2003
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Donald passed away suddenly, just a few months after we left East Africa. He was in charge of rebuilding many of the important highways connecting Bukoba to other towns, including Mutukula, the border with Uganda. He was a jovial, witty and intelligent Brit whose wife was originally from Lesotho.
Greg and Joanitha's wedding, Bukoba, Tanzania, 2003
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The wedding took place at Bukoba Roman Catholic Cathedral Parish in central Bukoba on September 13.
Greg and Joanitha's wedding, Bukoba, Tanzania, 2003
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Greg Vogl, Bukoba, Tanzania, 2003
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Greg at the Lake Hotel, dressed up for his wedding.
Greg Vogl, Bukoba, Tanzania, 2003
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traditional dancer, sendoff party, Bukoba, Tanzania, 2003
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This dancing troupe from Mwanza featured a man acting as a crazed monkey.
traditional music group, sendoff party, Bukoba, Tanzania, 2003
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This group played music for our wedding send-off ceremony.
the bride, sendoff party, Ntungamo, Bukoba, Tanzania, 2003
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fire dancers, sendoff party, Ntungamo, Bukoba, Tanzania, 2003
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These dancers were skilled with balancing flaming pots on their heads.
Greg and Joanitha receiving a bible at the sendoff party, Bukoba, Tanzania, 2003
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Joanitha's father Vicent giving a speech at the sendoff party, Bukoba, Tanzania, 2003
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Greg and Jovita, Bukoba, Tanzania, 2003
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Mr. Jovita, a friend of Joanitha's father, served as my father for the sendoff and gave me away at the wedding.
sendoff delegation, Ntungamo Seminary, Bukoba, Tanzania, 2003
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Sawiya Abubakar, Fidelis Nyegila, Mr. Jovita, Samuel Mutasa, Johanitha Mwijage, 3 others
women celebrating at the mama kikapu party, Bukoba, Tanzania, 2003
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Joanitha's aunt giving a speech at the mama kikapu ceremony, Bukoba, Tanzania, 2003
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Joanitha's mother at mama kikapu party, Bukoba, Tanzania, 2003
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At this ceremony the family received gifts in honour of Joanitha's wedding.
Joanitha, Merensiana and Petronida, Bukoba, Tanzania, 2003
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bridge across the Kanoni river, Bukoba, Tanzania, 2003
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I crossed this bridge many times going to and from Joanitha's house in Buyekera. It can be difficult to see at night unless the moon is out because much of the path is unlit.
MV Victoria, Bukoba, Tanzania, 2003
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This ferry goes to and from Mwanza three times a week. A similar ferry, the MV Bukoba, sank in an accident near Mwanza in 1996, and hundreds of passengers were drowned.
Greg, Kampala, Uganda, 2003
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Greg relaxing in front of the apartment on the hill in Nsambya where we lived for a year. It was a very dusty place with plumbing problems, but it was securely fenced in and our flowers grew like crazy. It was a 15-minute walk down the hill to Kabalagala and Kampala International University.
Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Mbarara, Uganda, 2003
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Teachers from the Faculty of Science at Uganda Martyrs University went to Mbarara for a retreat and to visit MUST.
second-year computer science students, Uganda Martyrs University, Nkozi, Uganda, 2003
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Caroline, Natacha, Sandrine, Arlene, Donavine, Betrix, Maureen, Doreen, Florence, Patricia, Alice, Agnes, Guy, Herve, Armel, Elvis, Arthur, Ivan, Jerome, Charles, James, Herve, Christian, Thomas
Joanitha in a tree, national arboretum, Nairobi, Kenya, 2003
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The arboretum in Kenya is a large park full of many varieties of trees, both indigenous and imported.
Joanitha on Valentine's day, Kampala, Uganda, 2003
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The flowers and outdoor setting at this hilltop hotel in Kabalagala made up for the food and rooms.
Joanitha near Kampala International University, Kampala, Uganda, 2003
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Joanitha attended KIU for a year in computer science but was disappointed by the chaotic disorganization of the newly founded university and found the classes to be overcrowded, impersonal and nonpractical.
Joanitha preparing senene, Kampala, Uganda, 2003
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Senene are bright green grasshoppers which appear at a few short times of the year in the Great Lakes region of East Africa. They are attracted by artificial lights, captured in bedsheets, and fried in oil or slowly roasted over coals. They make a spicy, crunchy snack and are traditionally associated with couples in love.
Joanitha at a photo studio, Kampala, Uganda, 2003
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We came to a small, crowded shop in the middle of town to have some ID photos taken, but they were taking so long that we decided to use their studio and my camera.
inside Kasubi tombs, Kampala, Uganda, 2003
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Inside the main building are spears, shields, medals, portraits, a canon from Henry Morton Stanley, chairs from Queen Elizabeth I, and a stuffed leopard.
Kasubi tombs, Kampala, Uganda, 2003
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This building holds artifacts of the four previous kings of Buganda.
Rubaga Cathedral, Kampala, Uganda, 2003
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I saw this Roman Catholic cathedral every week on my way to and from Uganda Martyrs University because they have a Rubaga campus where the bus departs for Nkozi. It has a large interior and nice pipe organ.
Joanitha and monkey, national arboretum, Entebbe, Uganda, 2003
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Joanitha photographing monkeys, national arboretum, Entebbe, Uganda, 2003
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The arboretum in Entebbe has a nice setting by Lake Victoria near the Wildlife Education Centre and is home to two types of monkeys and many types of birds.
breadfruit, Entebbe, Uganda, 2003
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The breadfruit or jackfruit is found in East Africa as well as Asia.
shoebill stork, Entebbe, Uganda, 2003
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The shoebill stork is a rare bird of East Africa, one of the many animals found in natural settings at the Entebbe Wildlife Education Centre.
ostrich, Entebbe, Uganda, 2003
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Ostriches are big, friendly, curious birds.
two crested cranes, Entebbe Wildlife Education Centre, Entebbe, Uganda, 2003
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The crested crane is the national bird of Uganda and is often found in pairs in wetland areas.
Joanitha and two hatted characters, Speke Resort, Munyonyo, Uganda, 2003
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These two contestants in the hat contest at the goat races were like right out of My Fair Lady. Joanitha wanted to stay late; she could have danced all night.
goat races, Speke Resort, Munyonyo, Uganda, 2003
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Goats are not exactly born racers. They are followed closely from behind with a large banner, and run more or less neck and neck the whole way around. The winner is the one who happened to be a little more nervous than the others at the approach of the finish line. But it's a great excuse for food, drink and socializing.
Greg and Joanitha at the Mount Elgon Hotel, Mount Elgon, Uganda, 2003
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Greg and Joanitha in the rain, Mount Elgon, Uganda, 2003
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Mount Elgon was cold and rainy, and climbing muddy paths was a challenge, but we enjoyed the lush vegetation and serenity.
Joanitha with flowers, Mount Elgon, Uganda, 2003
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Mount Elgon has a beautiful variety of flowering plants.
Joanitha with armed park ranger, Mount Elgon, Uganda, 2003
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To take a walk in Mount Elgon, even for day hikes, you are required to be accompanied by armed park rangers, who protect against poachers and bandits as well as whatever few rare wild animals might remain. But the ranger said the park has been quite safe lately.
vine-covered tree, Mount Elgon, Uganda, 2003
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Sipi Falls, Mount Elgon, Uganda, 2003
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Joanitha viewing Sipi Falls, Mount Elgon, Uganda, 2003
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top of a waterfall, Mount Elgon, Uganda, 2003
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two cows, Mount Elgon, Uganda, 2003
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Don Vogl and artwork, South Bend, USA-Indiana, 2003
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My father, Don Vogl, is an accomplished artist and retired art professor. When he left South Bend in 2003 his farewell show was covered in the South Bend Tribune. See his web site at 321site.com/dv.
851 Park Avenue, South Bend, USA-Indiana, 2003
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My parents lived in this house from 1970 until 2003 when they retired to Colorado. I spent most of my childhood here, and it is the only place I consider my home.
BDC workshop participants, Bukoba, Tanzania, 2002
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Greg trained over 50 participants at the Bukoba District Council in Windows, Word, Excel and Access.
rock paintings, Bwanjai caves, Kagera, Tanzania, 2002
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The Computers for Africa team and some University of Bukoba staff including Joanitha visited the Bwanjai rock paintings, which are hundreds of years old, but have been damaged by more recent graffiti.
Mugeza school for the deaf, Nyakato, Tanzania, 2002
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The Computers for Africa team visited and donated a computer to Mugeza school for the deaf.
computer networking workshop participants, Ihungo Secondary School, Bukoba, Tanzania, 2002
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In December 2002, 35 people participated in a computer networking workshop at Ihungo Secondary School.
networking workshop participants, Ihungo Secondary School, Bukoba, Tanzania, 2002
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Four participants are engaged with learning the fundamentals of computer networking.
computer laboratory, Ihungo Secondary School, Bukoba, Tanzania, 2002
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Greg, Tony and Laurence facilitated a networking workshop in the new Ihungo computer lab.
Miss Kagera beauty pageant, Bukoba, Tanzania, 2002
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This beauty pageant was quite a show, with music, dancing, food and drink, talent performances and beautiful costumes.
picnic overlooking Lake Victoria, Bukoba, Tanzania, 2002
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The center of Bukoba is fairly flat, but the surrounding hills give beautiful views of the lake below.
airstrip, Bukoba, Tanzania, 2002
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The Bukoba airport is scenically located near the lake; planes pass over Musira Island. The airstrip is not paved, and the big number 13 and a carcass of a crashed plane are not very reassuring.
Lake Victoria, Bukoba, Tanzania, 2002
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Bukoba has a nice sandy beach and scenic views of Lake Victoria. The concrete structure in the foreground is the 100-year-old remnant of a German communication tower. Musira island can be seen in the distance.
The University of Bukoba, Bukoba, Tanzania, 2002
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From July 2001 until late 2003 the University of Bukoba was housed in the former immigration building on Ghana Road, behind the Regional Offices. The main entrance is on the right. The blue door to the left was the entrance to the computer lab.
front view of Kyanyi campus, University of Bukoba, Bukoba, Tanzania, 2002
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A renovated wing of the Kyanyi campus and the university vehicle. Due to a lack of funds, renovations were only partly completed in 2002 before work came to a standstill.
aerial view of Kyanyi campus, University of Bukoba, Bukoba, Tanzania, 2002
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View of the Kyanyi campus from behind, showing two renovated buildings and a scenic overlook of Bukoba.
Lake Hotel, Bukoba, Tanzania, 2002
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Like many of Bukoba's historic landmarks, the Lake Hotel is in a state of decay.
woman (mural), Bukoba, Tanzania, 2002
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Internet Beauty Parlour (mural), Bukoba, Tanzania, 2002
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Internet (mural), Bukoba, Tanzania, 2002
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Internet salon (mural), Bukoba, Tanzania, 2002
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Chicago hair cutting salon (mural), Bukoba, Tanzania, 2002
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fido dido (mural), Bukoba, Tanzania, 2002
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cow (mural), Bukoba, Tanzania, 2002
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SE Row Hair Cutting Salon (mural), Bukoba, Tanzania, 2002
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computer works, photocopying (mural), Bukoba, Tanzania, 2002
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karibu (mural), Bukoba, Tanzania, 2002
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Migeyo electronics - fundi saa (mural), Bukoba, Tanzania, 2002
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TV and VCR (mural), Bukoba, Tanzania, 2002
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slot machines (mural), Bukoba, Tanzania, 2002
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Sun City, Colorado Gold
women's room (mural), Bukoba, Tanzania, 2002
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salama condoms (mural), Bukoba, Tanzania, 2002
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man in t-shirt and jacket (mural), Bukoba, Tanzania, 2002
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man in black (mural), Bukoba, Tanzania, 2002
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cow (mural), Bukoba, Tanzania, 2002
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man in blue (mural), Bukoba, Tanzania, 2002
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woman in blue (mural), Bukoba, Tanzania, 2002
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scientific instruments (mural), Bukoba, Tanzania, 2002
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cow phone - maziwa halisi ya ngombe (mural), Bukoba, Tanzania, 2002
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woman in red (mural), Bukoba, Tanzania, 2002
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sharp salon (mural), Bukoba, Tanzania, 2002
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cow head (mural), Bukoba, Tanzania, 2002
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Jamboree smart shaver (mural), Bukoba, Tanzania, 2002
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cafeteria, Bukoba, Tanzania, 2002
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Greg facilitating a network workshop, Ihungo Secondary School, Bukoba, Tanzania, 2002
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Ihungo Secondary School was kind enough to allow us to use their newly acquired computers to present a workshop in computer networking. In exchange, we helped install and configure the network.
Greg the teacher, Ihungo Secondary School, Bukoba, Tanzania, 2002
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Just clowning around :-)
Computers for Africa team, Bukoba, Tanzania, 2002
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A team of nine students and two teachers from Balerno High School, Edinburgh, Scotland came to Bukoba in 2002 to donate 30 computers to 13 local organisations including the University of Bukoba, and Ihungo, Hekima and Rugambwa Secondary Schools.
Joanitha descending to Karobera Beach, Bukoba, Tanzania, 2002
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We visited the small, sandy, picturesque beach below. It was a long 10 km hike back into town.
Bas and Matt, Humura Secondary School, Rubya, Tanzania, 2002
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Bas and Matt were two VSO volunteers at a rural secondary school. Matt's website is http://www.karibu-rubya.net/.
Joanitha viewing Falcon bus, Kagera, Tanzania, 2002
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Our bus was stuck in the mud for over an hour, precariously close to falling into a ditch.
gray kitten, Rubya, Tanzania, 2002
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UConn visits Kyanyi campus, University of Bukoba, Bukoba, Tanzania, 2001
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In June 2001 some staff of the University of Connecticut visited the University of Bukoba Kyanyi campus.
RAS workshop participants, University of Bukoba, Bukoba, Tanzania, 2001
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Kwitega, Kissimba, Maagi, Mulogo, Masuruli, Muhabuki: Greg's first six computer workshop participants at the University of Bukoba building on Ghana Road.
information technology students, University of Bukoba, Bukoba, Tanzania, 2001
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Dawooda, Amin, Jollystar, Alex, Rumanyika, Thomas, Justin, Salum, Joanitha, Aneth, Leserian, Rosemary, Rahely, Edina, Martha, Janat
Greg and Deqa at 'Miami Beach', Bukoba, Tanzania, 2001
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Marialena guided us through a fishing village just outside Bukoba to this pretty spot on the beach where we sat and talked.
my house on Arusha Street, Bukoba, Tanzania, 2001
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I live just a block from the main market, and you can see the spire of the Catholic cathedral in the background. Also note the papaya tree, the tin roof, iron fence and thick vegetation.
Nyumba ya Vijana, Bukoba, Tanzania, 2001
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The University of Bukoba was located at the Nyumba ya Vijana (Bukoba Youth Centre) for two academic years until June 2001.
Joanitha near the Duka Kubwa, Bukoba, Tanzania, 2001
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Joanitha on the phone at the University of Bukoba, Bukoba, Tanzania, 2001
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Joanitha served as secretary and personal assistant to the Registrar for over three years and provided important administrative support to the fledgling University.
Joanitha with Johanitha and Sawiya, Bukoba, Tanzania, 2001
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This picture may have been at the reception for my arrival in Bukoba on April 2.
papayas, Morogoro, Tanzania, 2001
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church altar, Bujora Sukuma Museum, Mwanza, Tanzania, 2001
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The altar is designed like a Sukuma chief stool to emphasize its importance.
CCT Bishop Kisanji Women's Training Centre, Morogoro, Tanzania, 2001
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VSO volunteers were given use of this centre as a place to be trained in Tanzanian culture, the Swahili language, health and administrative matters.
poster about circumcision, Morogoro, Tanzania, 2001
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wanawake wana haki kukataa kutahiriwa - women have the right to refuse circumcision
the Vogl family at Christmas, South Bend, USA-Indiana, 1999
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Front row: Tom, Mary, Connor, Colette, Emmanuel, Greg. Back row: Mohammed, Joe, Don, Becky, Paul
Greg, Mary and Emmanuel inner-tubing, South Bend, USA-Indiana, 1999
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Emmanuel had his first experience with snow in Indiana. He seemed not to mind the cold.
Greg and Emmanuel Edomwande, South Bend, USA-Indiana, 1999
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Emmanuel and I taught at Ponhofi Senior Secondary School in Namibia for three years and shared a teacher hostel for a year. Emmanuel came to the US in 1999 and visited me and my family for Christmas. He recently completed his PhD in entomology and is living in Texas.
Joanitha in academic gown, Bukoba, Tanzania, 1999
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University of Bukoba students were issued academic gowns when the university opened.
Joanitha and friends carrying buckets, Bukoba, Tanzania, 1998
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Only a small minority of African families get their water from a faucet in their homes. Many African women and girls must carry buckets of water on their heads for long distances so that their families can drink water, cook and wash clothes.
Joanitha's shop, Bukoba, Tanzania, 1998
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After Sumve, Joanitha tried to start a shop, but it never really took off.
dancers, Kpalime, Togo, 1997
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This fête du récolte (harvest festival) included a variety of people, colourful costumes, and lively music and dancing.
fishing boats, Elmina, Ghana, 1997
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The coast of West Africa is bustling with business, such as fishing, shipping, petroleum and tourism. Hand-made nets and boats compete with more modern equipment.
drawbridge, Elmina, Ghana, 1997
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This is an entrance to the Cape Coast Castle, one of several castles built by the Portuguese around 1500 and used for the slave trade for centuries by various European colonizers. There are several well-preserved slave castles on the coast of Ghana.
dungeon door, Elmina, Ghana, 1997
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This is the door to a dungeon where hundreds of Africans were chained in small, dark, cave-like cells until they could be packed into boats and sent to the Americas. Those who escaped disease, starvation and fatal beatings and were free of physical weaknesses became slaves in the New World. Those who did not were tossed in the ocean and fed to the sharks. The museum, which was once the church, is a must-see.
Don and Colette Vogl at the Christmas tree, South Bend, USA-Indiana, 1997
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the Vogl family at Christmas dinner, South Bend, USA-Indiana, 1997
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Clockwise from upper left: Mary, Mohammed, Jim, Don, Colette, Paul, Suzy, Tom, Gertrude, Dawn,
Joanitha near a tree planted by President Moi, Kisumu, Kenya, 1997
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Joanitha's school went on a sporting trip to Kenya and stopped by this monument to Kenya's long-ti