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    • Off to the Field

    • Off to the Field

    • Agriculture; Counterparts

    • Photograph of Eleanora (Norrie Iberall) Robbins in 1965 preparing to leave for geological field work in Kondoa from the Tanganyika Geological Survey office in Dodoma. The men in the photo are her field chief, animal tracker, field assistants,...
    • Volunteer Photos
    • Canoe

    • Canoe

    • Transportation; Sports

    • While there was almost no flat space large enough to play sports inside the community because of the hill rose from the water, a short canoe ride through the mangroves and up a river brought us to a cow pasture, which was large and flat enough to...
    • Volunteer Photos
    • Baseball

    • Baseball

    • Sports

    • The only place to play baseball was a cow pasture a couple of miles away from the village. The community is on the waters edge and hills rise from all sides. It takes about an hour walking through the jungle or in a canoe through the mangroves (if...
    • Volunteer Photos
    • Jam Session

    • Jam Session

    • Music; Host families

    • During our first 10 weeks in-country we lived with host families. It was a wonderful way to integrate and learn the culture, language and customs of the country. It was also a lot of fun living with a family again. This photo shows myself playing...
    • Volunteer Photos
    • My Hut

    • My Hut

    • Housing

    • Using local knowledge, tools and materials, I constructed this hut with a thatched roof where I would live for most of my Peace Corps service. April 2010
    • Volunteer Photos
    • My Home

    • My Home

    • Housing

    • Using local knowledge, tools and materials I constructed this hut with a thatched roof where I would live for most of my Peace Corps service. April 2010
    • Volunteer Photos
    • Fishing by Canoe

    • Fishing by Canoe

    • Fishing; Transportation; Host community friends

    • One of the most important economic activities in the community is fishing. The canoes that are used are trees that have been dug out and last about 5 to 10 years. This photo shows Federico and his daughter, Jessica, on their way back from...
    • Volunteer Photos
    • Environmental Education

    • Environmental Education

    • Children; Teachers and students

    • From December to March the public schools of Panama close for summer vacation. Here in Ballena, summer vacation from school does not always mean freedom and fun. The kids are either put to work with the rest of the family in the farms or are bored...
    • Volunteer Photos
    • Baseball

    • Baseball

    • Children; Sports

    • The only place to play baseball was a cow pasture a couple of miles away from the village. The community is on the waters edge and hills rise from all sides. It takes about an hour walking through the jungle or in a canoe through the mangroves (if...
    • Volunteer Photos
    • Neighbors

    • Neighbors

    • Children; Host community friends

    • Happy little neighbors, of the indigenous Ngäbe people of north-west Panama. November 2010.
    • Volunteer Photos
    • Snack Time

    • Snack Time

    • Children; Food and meals

    • This photo shows my little neighbors at my house taking a break on their way to school to drink some coconut water.
    • Volunteer Photos
    • Boots

    • Boots

    • Celebrations

    • On Mothers Day, I handed out a pair of boots to each mother. We just had enough for everyone. Following custom, I got a smooch on the cheek from every mother - even the oldest ones - raising my "community integration" to a whole new level. These...
    • Volunteer Photos
    • Business Plan Seminar

    • Business Plan Seminar

    • Business development; Counterparts

    • July 2010, Republic of Panama About 25 Volunteers and their community counterparts from all over the country met for the Business Plan Seminar. The ideas for the plans were as diverse as the regions represented. Mario, the president of the...
    • Volunteer Photos
    • Artisan Women

    • Artisan Women

    • Artisans; Traditional dress

    • December 2009, Republic of Panama. Ngäbe women wear colorful dresses with traditional designs. In communities like the one where I lived, they are made by hand and in a variety of colors. Shown in this image are a group of artisan women from my...
    • Volunteer Photos

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