this summer

i have always wanted to work in an unreached tribe when i grow older,
and this summer i was able to experience tribal life for the first time.
we spent a week at the mission house in boa vista helping out
and two weeks among the yanomami.
i have learned so much this summer
and i wouldn't trade my experience for anything.



 (taken by karina jansma)


(taken by karina jansma)


 (taken by karina jansma)

 
 
(taken by karina jansma) 

 
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 (taken by karina jansma)

 
 
(taken by phil jansma) 

 
 







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