The Neighborhood

These sweet little girls use our entry driveway to play hop scotch, jump rope and assorted other games. We love seeing their smiling faces as we return from the office each evening.

This crew is lined up on the wall outside of our compound each evening waiting for the free candy that we give them. We call them "little Democrats" because of their dependence on the candy. They have come to view it as an entitlement, but we love them anyway, even though they sometimes get rowdy, aggressive and obnoxious much the same as the Democrats in the States.

This is a view of our apartment compound from across the valley. Note the high-rise dwelling just beneath our security fence. The fence is no longer as secure as it once was. The little dwellings below use rocks, bricks and old tires to hold down the roofing materials. They are cheaper and more abundant than nails. That is quite the little community.