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- Sumqayit Shore
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culture shock and adaptation; elders -
I took this photo our first day in our training location, Sumqayit, Azerbaijan - a suburb of the capital city of Baku, and a former Soviet industrial playground perched on the Caspian Sea. Having only arrived in country a week earlier, my husband... - Volunteer Photos
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- An Unexpected Language Lesson
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Language training; Host families -
I took this photo in our host home during our Pre-Service Training period in Azerbaijan. My husband and I had just bought a few books in Azeri to send home to nieces and nephews. When we sat down at the table to try to translate the books into... - Volunteer Photos
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- The Apple Car
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markets; transportation -
In Azerbaijan, it is common for produce...furniture...sheep...you name it, to be sold from the backseat of a Soviet-style Lada. This one happened to be a regular on our street and was most often full of apples. Stationed between the dentist office... - Volunteer Photos
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- A Lifestyle Personified
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This photo was taken in a mountain village in Azerbaijan in the summer of 2011. The landscape, harsh and unyielding, personifies the lives of those in its midst. The mystery and beauty of the place personify the culture in itself. - Volunteer Photos
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- As American As Apple Pie...
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Sports; Youth -
A typical softball practice in the western region of Azerbaijan...Peace Corps Volunteers in Azerbaijan have been working for the last few years to build a national youth softball league in the country. The teams practice weekly and compete with... - Volunteer Photos
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- Ladies in Waiting
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Traditional dress; Dance; Celebrations -
My husband and I snapped this shot at our city's annual Novruz celebration. Novruz dates back to Azerbaijan's Zoroastrian roots, and builds with weekly celebrations, culminating in a festival filled with food, art, and dance. These young ladies are... - Volunteer Photos
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- Host Sisters & Snow Tea
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Climate; Host families -
This image was taken in February of 2012 in Faldar Village, Zagatala Region, Azerbaijan. I had just come to my host family's home from going to the city earlier that day. Two of my younger host sisters were playing with the snow when I got back,... - Volunteer Photos
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- Celebrating Novruz Holiday with My Students at School
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Teachers and students -
Me and my students celebrating Novruz holiday at Khizi City High School in Khizi City, Azerbaijan. I am proudly wearing my jacket with the Peace Corps logo on it. To me, Peace Corps Service was an amazing way of representing America abroad. - Volunteer Photos
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- Principal Fazil Mammadov, Colleagues and I
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At the break time at Khizi City High School in Azerbaijan. - Volunteer Photos
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- In Class with First Grade
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Teachers and students -
Me and my first grade students in class. Khizi City, Azerbaijan. - Volunteer Photos
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- Cultural Experience
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Dancing to Azeri Music at one of our elders' birthday. Getting integrated into the host community is an a great way to becoming a productive and an effective volunteer. - Volunteer Photos
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- Herding Sheep with My Students on the Weekend
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Teachers and students -
My students and I herding sheep in the Khizi's Caucasus Mountains. - Volunteer Photos
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- At the Wedding of My Host Family's Relative
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Weddings -
My host family and I went to the wedding of their relative in Sumgayit City, Azerbaijan. - Volunteer Photos
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- Helping My Host Community Members Herd Sheep During Summer
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Animals; Terrain; Host community; Agriculture -
I am herding sheep in the coldest peak of one the Caucasus Mountains in Azerbaijan. I loved helping my host community every time I had free time. - Volunteer Photos
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- Deeply Humbled with Honor
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Host community; Schools; Ceremonies -
Bowing and standing next to my school principal in Azerbaijan. In this picture, I am receiving an honorary diploma. - Volunteer Photos
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- Celebrating Thanksgiving with My Host Family
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Host families; Food and meals -
My host family and I celebrating Thanksgiving. I was honored that my host family bought 2 turkeys for Thanksgiving. I lived with host family for the duration of Peace Corps. They were gracious to me. - Volunteer Photos
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- My Counterpart and I in class
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Schools; Teachers and students -
My counterpart and I in class. My counterpart and I establish an amazing rapport. - Volunteer Photos
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- My Students and I on Novruz Holiday.
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Celebrations; Teachers and students; Schools; Traditional dress -
My students and I celebrating Novruz Holiday. - Volunteer Photos
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- Principal Fazil Mammadov Presenting Me With Honorary Diploma
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Education; Ceremonies -
Principal Fazil Mammadov presenting me with an honoray diploma in Azerbaijan. - Volunteer Photos
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- Standing with my host brother
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My host brother, Araz, and I standing in front of my school in Azerbaijan. My host brother teaches math at the school. - Volunteer Photos
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