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on August 4, 2009

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I’ve accumulated a lot of photographs of people in the past few months. These didn’t exactly fit into any of my essays. All were taken in various parts of Tanzania.

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Dating back as far as the 4th century, they've been variously added to, bored through, left to crumble and restored over the years. They're a fascinating representation of the passage of time and the perfect distraction from the noise and chaos of the surrounding city.
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Sightseeing before a family reunion in Central PA. #harrisburgpa #susquehanna
Sightseeing before a family reunion in Central PA. #harrisburgpa #susquehanna
Sightseeing before a family reunion in Central PA. #harrisburgpa #susquehanna
Sightseeing before a family reunion in Central PA. #harrisburgpa #susquehanna
Sightseeing before a family reunion in Central PA. #harrisburgpa #susquehanna
Sightseeing before a family reunion in Central PA. #harrisburgpa #susquehanna
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Weekend camping part II #northcarolina #nctravel #ncstateparks #campingwithkids #innerbanks #swamplife #canonr5 #landscapephotography
Weekend camping part II #northcarolina #nctravel #ncstateparks #campingwithkids #innerbanks #swamplife #canonr5 #landscapephotography
Weekend camping part II #northcarolina #nctravel #ncstateparks #campingwithkids #innerbanks #swamplife #canonr5 #landscapephotography
Weekend camping part II #northcarolina #nctravel #ncstateparks #campingwithkids #innerbanks #swamplife #canonr5 #landscapephotography
Weekend camping part II #northcarolina #nctravel #ncstateparks #campingwithkids #innerbanks #swamplife #canonr5 #landscapephotography
Weekend camping part II #northcarolina #nctravel #ncstateparks #campingwithkids #innerbanks #swamplife #canonr5 #landscapephotography
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Weekend camping #northcarolina #nctravel #ncstateparks #canonr5 #campingwithkids #swamplife #innerbanks
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Weekend camping #northcarolina #nctravel #ncstateparks #canonr5 #campingwithkids #swamplife #innerbanks
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Weekend camping #northcarolina #nctravel #ncstateparks #canonr5 #campingwithkids #swamplife #innerbanks
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Spring break by the Bay. #springbreak #vaisforlovers
Spring break by the Bay. #springbreak #vaisforlovers
Spring break by the Bay. #springbreak #vaisforlovers
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Drinking dirty water sucks. Glad to be part of the solution. @childfund #h2o #waterislife
Drinking dirty water sucks. Glad to be part of the solution. @childfund #h2o #waterislife
Drinking dirty water sucks. Glad to be part of the solution. @childfund #h2o #waterislife
Drinking dirty water sucks. Glad to be part of the solution. @childfund #h2o #waterislife
Drinking dirty water sucks. Glad to be part of the solution. @childfund #h2o #waterislife
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A few more from my random wanderings in pedestrian-friendly Istanbul.
A few more from my random wanderings in pedestrian-friendly Istanbul.
A few more from my random wanderings in pedestrian-friendly Istanbul.
A few more from my random wanderings in pedestrian-friendly Istanbul.
A few more from my random wanderings in pedestrian-friendly Istanbul.
A few more from my random wanderings in pedestrian-friendly Istanbul.
A few more from my random wanderings in pedestrian-friendly Istanbul.
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Istanbul's old city walls form the backdrop to dozens of coveted green spaces in one of the world's largest cities. They're also haven to many a junk yard, gardening spot, cemetery and tree that sprouts from their ancient cracks and archways. 

Dating back as far as the 4th century, they've been variously added to, bored through, left to crumble and restored over the years. They're a fascinating representation of the passage of time and the perfect distraction from the noise and chaos of the surrounding city.
Istanbul's old city walls form the backdrop to dozens of coveted green spaces in one of the world's largest cities. They're also haven to many a junk yard, gardening spot, cemetery and tree that sprouts from their ancient cracks and archways. 

Dating back as far as the 4th century, they've been variously added to, bored through, left to crumble and restored over the years. They're a fascinating representation of the passage of time and the perfect distraction from the noise and chaos of the surrounding city.
Istanbul's old city walls form the backdrop to dozens of coveted green spaces in one of the world's largest cities. They're also haven to many a junk yard, gardening spot, cemetery and tree that sprouts from their ancient cracks and archways. 

Dating back as far as the 4th century, they've been variously added to, bored through, left to crumble and restored over the years. They're a fascinating representation of the passage of time and the perfect distraction from the noise and chaos of the surrounding city.
Istanbul's old city walls form the backdrop to dozens of coveted green spaces in one of the world's largest cities. They're also haven to many a junk yard, gardening spot, cemetery and tree that sprouts from their ancient cracks and archways. 

Dating back as far as the 4th century, they've been variously added to, bored through, left to crumble and restored over the years. They're a fascinating representation of the passage of time and the perfect distraction from the noise and chaos of the surrounding city.
Istanbul's old city walls form the backdrop to dozens of coveted green spaces in one of the world's largest cities. They're also haven to many a junk yard, gardening spot, cemetery and tree that sprouts from their ancient cracks and archways. 

Dating back as far as the 4th century, they've been variously added to, bored through, left to crumble and restored over the years. They're a fascinating representation of the passage of time and the perfect distraction from the noise and chaos of the surrounding city.
Istanbul's old city walls form the backdrop to dozens of coveted green spaces in one of the world's largest cities. They're also haven to many a junk yard, gardening spot, cemetery and tree that sprouts from their ancient cracks and archways. 

Dating back as far as the 4th century, they've been variously added to, bored through, left to crumble and restored over the years. They're a fascinating representation of the passage of time and the perfect distraction from the noise and chaos of the surrounding city.
Istanbul's old city walls form the backdrop to dozens of coveted green spaces in one of the world's largest cities. They're also haven to many a junk yard, gardening spot, cemetery and tree that sprouts from their ancient cracks and archways. 

Dating back as far as the 4th century, they've been variously added to, bored through, left to crumble and restored over the years. They're a fascinating representation of the passage of time and the perfect distraction from the noise and chaos of the surrounding city.
Istanbul's old city walls form the backdrop to dozens of coveted green spaces in one of the world's largest cities. They're also haven to many a junk yard, gardening spot, cemetery and tree that sprouts from their ancient cracks and archways. 

Dating back as far as the 4th century, they've been variously added to, bored through, left to crumble and restored over the years. They're a fascinating representation of the passage of time and the perfect distraction from the noise and chaos of the surrounding city.
Istanbul's old city walls form the backdrop to dozens of coveted green spaces in one of the world's largest cities. They're also haven to many a junk yard, gardening spot, cemetery and tree that sprouts from their ancient cracks and archways. 

Dating back as far as the 4th century, they've been variously added to, bored through, left to crumble and restored over the years. They're a fascinating representation of the passage of time and the perfect distraction from the noise and chaos of the surrounding city.
Istanbul's old city walls form the backdrop to dozens of coveted green spaces in one of the world's largest cities. They're also haven to many a junk yard, gardening spot, cemetery and tree that sprouts from their ancient cracks and archways. 

Dating back as far as the 4th century, they've been variously added to, bored through, left to crumble and restored over the years. They're a fascinating representation of the passage of time and the perfect distraction from the noise and chaos of the surrounding city.
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Istanbul's old city walls form the backdrop to dozens of coveted green spaces in one of the world's largest cities. They're also haven to many a junk yard, gardening spot, cemetery and tree that sprouts from their ancient cracks and archways. Dating back as far as the 4th century, they've been variously added to, bored through, left to crumble and restored over the years. They're a fascinating representation of the passage of time and the perfect distraction from the noise and chaos of the surrounding city.
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