Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Part 34 "Pottery Shop"

Michelle writes:
We visited a pottery shop in San Antonio Palopo. Here, we watched the craftsmen hand paint the designs. Birds and flowers, often in blues, dominate the intricate combinations. This pottery may be an additional product  for "Sharing the Dream."

Part 33 "Getting From Here to There"

Cayuco, a flat-bottomed wooden canoe
One of the many firewood gatherers. Loads can weigh 150 pounds. It's rare to see a dog on a lease, as most are skinny and wandering the streets.
Women frequently carry many pounds of "cargo" on their heads.
An elder appreciates his walker.
Tuk-tuks here are decorated with bold colors.