Outside the West

In the rest of the world this is actually a common scene. This could be Africa as easily as it could be South America. Domesticated animals clogging up the road is one of the universal themes in developing countries. I like the contrast with the high voltage powerlines in the background.

on the nature of African dirt roads

Where does this road go?












The funny thing is that this road is in the capital of Botswana (just just next to downtown). Looking at it you might think that you are in the middle of the Kalahari. But, just down the road a bit you will find this restruant. The great Sanitas. A gem of the capital city. Its a plant/outdoor stuff/herb store and restruant. Fabulous. Everything here is fresh. And inexpensive. You never know where that little dirt road goes!

The Ramokgonami Table Tennis Team

On vacation

Sterilization

I took this picture with my mom when she came to visit me in Botswana. She was positively overcome by the sight of our autoclaves. "Michael, take a picture, oh, they will never believe this back in the US!" I had never given them a second look. But then I have never worked in a western hospital. To me, they did their job and that was that. To my mom, well, just look!