The MSF compound and hospital are on the south side of Gogrial. I am told you can actually see it on GoogleEarth, but the flyby must have been one or two years ago, because not all of the new buildings are present. We are, however, still in the neighborhood. Grass huts surround the compound, which is fenced, and supposedly secured with guards. This morning I met the neighbors. Two children, who called to me. "Kawanja!" I came over, and they let me take their pictures. Getting photos of the Dinka people is difficult, and can be tricky. I have had to let many great opportunities pass for reasons of safety. But my neighbors said "good morning, how are you?" and wanted a picture. Many of the children know some English, and want to try it out. Primarily we hear greetings. Sometimes we even get a smile back. And this is from a people who do not readily smile.
The MSF compound and hospital are on the south side of Gogrial. I am told you can actually see it on GoogleEarth, but the flyby must have been one or two years ago, because not all of the new buildings are present. We are, however, still in the neighborhood. Grass huts surround the compound, which is fenced, and supposedly secured with guards. This morning I met the neighbors. Two children, who called to me. "Kawanja!" I came over, and they let me take their pictures. Getting photos of the Dinka people is difficult, and can be tricky. I have had to let many great opportunities pass for reasons of safety. But my neighbors said "good morning, how are you?" and wanted a picture. Many of the children know some English, and want to try it out. Primarily we hear greetings. Sometimes we even get a smile back. And this is from a people who do not readily smile.
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