On our return to Tenkodogo from a visit to a Bagre Dam, we had the honor of having a conversation with an elder in his court, a small group of straw roof huts surrounded by a hand-shaped clay wall. His wives, children, and son’s wife, along with their children, live in this court together as a large family. Hear his perspective on what’s important as he “lives as one with the land” by viewing the video after the jump!
Video Update: Conversation with an elder
Romaric– I’m really enjoying following your adventures on your trip home. Thanks for sharing this site link with me at the EPSy Computer Lab! Looking forward to continuing to share in your experience by checking in on this website and hopefully getting to hear more in person when you’re back in MN! Safe travels! -Kate
My son currently is in the Peace Corps in Burkino Faso, so I’m enjoying your interviews, pictures, etc!
Keep up the good work Charlie and Aaron! Rae Anne is showing her school your adventure. We are all very proud of you. Mike, Kathy, Rae, and Heidi
I liked the conversation with the elder. He remarked that the land is degraded. It is difficult to “live with the land” if the land is degraded. Did you learn what has caused the land to be degraded? How has that affected him in being able to live with the land?
Hi Charlie! Keep up the great work!- Ashley, Josh and Aaron
Great video and site.
You will be in my keynote Tuesday morning at Cal State Fresno.,,,and many others to come.
Talk title: “The Rise of Shared Online Video, the Fall of Traditional Learning”