The House My Grandfather Built, a photo from Al Buhayrat, South

Photographer's Note

Returning to South Sudan after almost twenty years believing I was an orphan I often felt like time had been suspended for my people. This is the house my grandfather built. It is the nicest hut in the village, Majok-Chedhiop near Yirol. My uncle and his family still live here in 2005. The children sleep in the upstairs room and the parents sleep below. This arrangement is to keep the children safe from animals and strrangers. Notice the designs on the mud walls.

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phi75 (0) 2006-05-03 18:17

never forget where we come from!
nice shot, and very good note . thanks for this lesson .
regards,
philippe

mwaite (221) 2006-05-04 8:20

Good photo. Very good depiction of life in this part of South Sudan. The photographers note is excellent. It makes the photograph more meaningful to know a little of your story and that of your grandfather.

arbex (156) 2006-07-06 23:49

Hello, that's a great picture, especially after i read the amazing history of your life. I am from Brazil and i love Africa, I was really moved by your words, i hope you and your family live the best lieft possible till the end of our lives.

MLINES (12516) 2007-12-09 14:55

Hi Isaac, Your photos of this remote part of the world are an eye opener. Much better to see through your lens than that of the press. Thanks for your sharing of these images to let us know how others live. No matter what - Life goes on.
YFS. Murray.