On the way to Korap for the first time. It is approximately 90 degrees but surprisingly not too hot to be uncomfortable. To get to this point it took 27 hours of flight, a harrowing frightening tooth jarring 7 hour bus ride to Konni, then after a nights rest a 30 minute bush taxi ride, (which took about and hour to find)
I am truly impressed with Katy’s skill at functioning in this country. All with a smile most of the time.
Halfway to Korap. About a three mile walk. 
The chief greets us as we arrive. News of our coming spread by little kids who met us on the trail in the village of Fari. (which means white sand) which is 30 minutes from Korap.
These buildings are graineries. They store the millet
The view of the village over the wall of Katy’s concession. Each hut is surrounded by a brick and mud wall for privacy as well as to keep the animals in. The oldest son builds his home in the parents concession. His wife then lives there with him when he marries.
The donkey cart was also purchased with Peace Corp funds. This man takes care of the animal and the cart, then others in the village pay to use it to take things to the market in Konni. Before, the vegetables etc. had to be carried the 12 miles
A grumpy camel being loaded with millet stock
This is the school in Fari. Katy worked at the school as a volunteer occasionally
Taken on the way to Rawfi. About an hour walk from Korap. Matt is the Peace Corp worker in Rawfi. The closest American to Katy
Sunset in front of one of the Mesas Katy enjoys. From the top she said you can hear all the pounding and the prayer calls from the surrounding villages. A peaceful place
The village of Korap is home to two different groups. The Fulan live in the north end of the village and are herders. The Hausa live at the southern end of the village and are the farmers. These two little structures are actually chicken coops. There are guinea fowl in them. If you look closely you can see the legs of the one on the right. The Fulan people tend to be more tidy. They also keep their animals to one section of their concessions.
A photo of the inside of the school. Any where from 5 to 20 kids come to school on any given day.
A brick yard in Korap. This is just outside the village. Each family has a section. Each also makes a distinguishing mark or or pattern on the bricks.
