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Crossing Turkana

  
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June 20th 2013
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Our "West Turkana" drillsite was located in northern Turkana, just off the west shore of the lake near North Island. To get there, we flew from Nairobi to Lodwar. I had been excited about having a window seat on the little plane, but a woman with a baby took it instead (and how could I make her move)? I ended up with someone else's carry-on bag in my foot space, and the baby smelled like poopy... Read Full Entry



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All my life, I've wanted to be a storyteller. My experiences as an exchange student in New Zealand started me on a path to learn how to tell the stories left behind in the rocks. After six years working as a geophysicist, I returned to university to get a Masters degree in Geology. These studies have dominated my life, and my travels, for the last several years. The adventure continues, on the other side of the continent. I've moved to central New York State where I'm an Earth Sciences PhD Candidate. New areas to explore and new rocks to dis... full info
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A Turkana homesteadA Turkana homestead
A Turkana homestead
standing stones of Namoratungastanding stones of Namoratunga
standing stones of Namoratunga
The paved road between Lodwar and KalakolThe paved road between Lodwar and Kalakol
The paved road between Lodwar and Kalakol
Kalakol Riverbed (The big laga)Kalakol Riverbed (The big laga)
Kalakol Riverbed (The big laga)
Posing for the cameraPosing for the camera
Posing for the camera
The dry laga at KalakolThe dry laga at Kalakol
The dry laga at Kalakol
Lake Turkana, the Jade SeaLake Turkana, the Jade Sea
Lake Turkana, the Jade Sea
Digging out the lorrie, againDigging out the lorrie, again
Digging out the lorrie, again
Avoiding the paved roadAvoiding the paved road
Avoiding the paved road
Digging out the lorrieDigging out the lorrie
Digging out the lorrie
GoatsGoats
Goats
Sand dunesSand dunes
Sand dunes
A splash of colorA splash of color
A splash of color
Amid the muted greens, yellows and browns of the landscape, the brightly colored clothing the Turkana wear stands out beautifully
Mountains to the westMountains to the west
Mountains to the west
A local churchA local church
A local church
The Lodwar AirportThe Lodwar Airport
The Lodwar Airport



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20th October 2013
Looking south, back towards Lodwar

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

FOLLOW THAT ROAD
I've put this on the Follow that Road thread in the Photographic Forum...magic pic. Hope your time in Kenya is rewarding...looking forward to pics of Lake Turkana

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