Here is the third and last batch of pics from my recent mountain trek with my son. I'm posting a more detailed account as a separate blog.
1. A native pig roots for edible scraps around the makeshift kitchen structures. Later that afternoon, it would be slaughtered for the evening dinner and the next day's meals. A curious food chain... people eat here and spill scraps of food on the ground; three pigs eat the scraps; then they themselves would be eaten by the same group of people the next day.
At least, this food chain is a little more palatable than the one I described in Life with indigenous pigs, which was about another village practice in another indigenous territory.
2. During work breaks, my son (who is assigned to the mobile clinic) and I (with my own tasks) go down to the river to wash our dirty clothes and to take a bath. I have pics that I can't show here for obvious reasons. But I think I can at least show you a glimpse of my bare feet negotiating the riverbank boulders. A few minutes later, I set the camera aside and enjoy a quick dunk in the cool clear waters.
3. While the various village delegations present their respective native songs, dances and ritual chants, I move around and pick interesting faces and poses to sketch. This one, I did in a half-hour. I asked the couple not to move their heads too much.
My Vietnamese-style sandals, although perfect in traction on rough and slippery ground, is crappy in terms of sole comfort on long hikes. So I borrow Jigs' extra pair of beach sandals, which are two sizes smaller but good enough for my temporary use.
4. I'm caught in an afternoon shower, overlooking a nearby village. Notice a native pony grazing on the fallow field. I ask a colleague to take a picture of me (wearing a native turban like I always do when I visit this territory), with this scene as the background. I can't post that pic here, but at least I can share you this nice bucolic scene.
I hoped you liked my modest photo set. I'll try to post the more detailed account (that should tie the photos together as a story) within the next few hours.
