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DAILY UPDATE: 1-13-11

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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

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7 Responses to DAILY UPDATE: 1-13-11

  1. 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

    Posted on January 14, 2011 at 8:46 am
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    Kate Van Pernis says
  2. My son currently is in the Peace Corps in Burkino Faso, so I’m enjoying your interviews, pictures, etc!

    Posted on January 14, 2011 at 4:32 pm
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    Richard Underdahl-Peirce says
  3. 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

    Posted on January 14, 2011 at 9:44 pm
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    king of the u. p . says
  4. 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?

    Posted on January 15, 2011 at 9:05 am
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    Christiane Reilly says
  5. Hi Charlie! Keep up the great work!- Ashley, Josh and Aaron

    Posted on January 16, 2011 at 12:12 am
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    Ashley Halpern says
  6. Great video and site.

    You will be in my keynote Tuesday morning at Cal State Fresno.,,,and many others to come.

    Posted on January 16, 2011 at 9:47 pm
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    Curt Bonk says
  7. Talk title: “The Rise of Shared Online Video, the Fall of Traditional Learning”

    Posted on January 16, 2011 at 9:47 pm
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    Curt Bonk says
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