Bara ala kwé

The 1970s were a different time in Africa.  Countries across the continent were in full post-independence development mode, and there we were, young American Peace Corps volunteers - teaching, drilling wells, building schools, raising fish, and establishing community health programs, all over Centrafrique. It was our time.

 

The trials and tribulations of being in na be ti Afrique were many - a new language or two, tropical diseases, unresponsive fonctionnaires, homesickness, isolation, unfamiliar food, etc.  But the joys were also many - the thrill of discovery and adventure, jobs well done, our Central African and Peace Corps friendships, warm Mocaf beer and... trips to the local studio photo to record the moments. 

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The idea for this collection was born during the gathering of anciens volontaires held in San Francisco in 2015  where, among other things, we chuckled and marveled at the few studio photo pictures making the rounds.  We figured many silly, serious and inscrutable portraits were stored in boxes, baskets, and albums.  We were right.  Merci to all who have so far contributed images that chronicle a bit of the life and times of our Peace Corps family. But please send more, and we’ll add them to this collection. No expiration date!

This site allows you to download any of these photos - just right click on the image for a  menu. (Note: Several images are too small to print well, but most of them will give you a nice 4x6-inch print.  You'll figure it out.)

You are also invited to add to the memories under each photo. 

Salut les amis!

Roberre et Barbara

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Contact us - Rob Leutheuser and Barbara Howald
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