592 photos.
The Hirchi-Vogl family, Pingree ParkCSU Mountain Campus, Colorado, 2009
Mohammed, Latifah, Tariq, Mary, Joanitha, Joachim
Joanitha and Joachim with saber-tooth tiger, Denver Museum of Nature and ScienceDenver, Colorado, 2009
The Vogl kids on Mary's couchFort Collins, Colorado, 2008
Connor, Kasey, Dylan, Latifah, Tariq, Griffin, Joachim, Cassie
The Vogls at church on ChristmasFort Collins, Colorado, 2008
Mary, Tariq, Don, Joachim, Cassie, Dylan, Joanitha, Colette
Joanitha with Invictus statueLoveland, Colorado, 2008
Nelson Mandela gave Eddie Daniels a copy of this poem shortly before Eddie was released. Eddie often used it when teaching his students. I am the master of my fate; I am the captain of my soul. Just days after meeting Eddie, we happened upon this statue in Loveland.
Eddie Daniels with Greg and JoanithaFort Collins, Colorado, 2008
Eddie Daniels was a prisoner for fighting apartheid in South Africa, along with Nelson Mandela, Walter Sisulu and other future ANC leaders. It was inspiring to meet him and read his book There and Back: Robben Island, 1964-1979.
Vogl family at Devil's BackboneLoveland, Colorado, 2008
Tricia, Tariq, Mary, Cassie, Jim, Dylan, Joanitha, Joachim
Krista, Mr. Bakinikana and JoanithaBukoba, Tanzania, 2008
Isaya Bakinikana was the registrar of the University of Bukoba. He is now the principal of the Lutheran teachers' college.
Joanitha and her grandparents"Kanazi, Kagera", Tanzania, 2008
Her grandparents Kristina and Selestini have a traditional house made of sticks with a thatched roof, and a cement house where they now spend more time. On their farm, they raise matoke (cooking bananas), cassava, chickens and goats. Her grandfather is 84 and still loves to talk and tell stories, but I did not understand his Kiswahili very well.
seneneBukoba, Tanzania, 2008
Senene (locusts) with legs removed, ready to be deep-fried or smoked and eaten as a snack.
Vicent Rutatinisibwa and family at KashenyeBukoba, Tanzania, 2008
driver, Joanitha, Joachim, ?, Vicent, ?, Petronida, ?, ?, Maria, ?, ?, ?
Joanitha with birdNgorongoro, Tanzania, 2008
One of the birds at our picnic spot was aggressive enough to swoop down and steal part of my sandwich from my hand.
Joanitha and Joachim with Michael HoddWindsor, UK, 2008
Michael Hodd was an economics professor at the University of Westminster, and the vice-chancellor of the University of Bukoba from 1999-2000.
Joachim, Dylan, Cassie, Latifah and Tariq blowing out Greg's birthday candlesFort Collins, Colorado, 2008
Vogl family on ThanskgivingFort Collins, Colorado, 2007
Don, Mohammed,Colette, Paul, Tariq, Joachim, Greg, Mary, Latifah, Jim, Dylan, Tricia, Cassie
The Vogl familyFort Collins, Colorado, 2006
Don, Tricia, Cassie, Jim, Paul, Dylan, Mohammed, Tariq, Greg, Connor, Mary, Joachim, Griffin, Joanitha, Tom, Mary, Colette, Latifah
Mary and the seven cousinsFort Collins, Colorado, 2006
Connor, Joachim, Griffin, Latifah, Cassie, Dylan, Mary, Tariq
Jim, Greg, Mary and the kidsFort Collins, Colorado, 2006
Cassie, Jim, Dylan, Joachim, Greg, Mary, Tariq
Family and friends at Sprague LakeFort Collins, Colorado, 2005
?, ?, Greg, Joanitha, Joachim, Patty, her kids, Colette, Don, Latifah
Joachim greeting in VulcanFort Collins, Colorado, 2005
A Star Trek fan? May you live long and prosper.
Joachim under lightsFort Collins, Colorado, 2005
Working on his tan? Actually these lights were to reduce jaundice.
Joachim on his 0th birthdayFort Collins, Colorado, 2005
Joachim Rutasitara Vogl was born in May, 2005. Saint Joachim was the husband of Saint Anne and the father of the Virgin Mary. Joachim is a Jewish name which means 'May Jehovah exalt, God prepares, God will establish, the Lord will judge'. Rutasitara is a Ruhaya name given by Joanitha's father which means roughly 'you will stay out of trouble'.
Ritters and Vogls at Horsetooth ReservoirFort Collins, Colorado, 2004
Mike, Jim, Don, Paul, Mohammed, Tricia, Cassie, Dan, Suzy and Mary stand in front of the huge reservoir that holds part of the water supply for Fort Collins and provides scenic walks and boating.
Joanitha with a mooseRocky Mountain National Park, Colorado, 2004
We didn't see any moose when we were in the park, but we did see a herd of elk.
Greg in a valleyRocky Mountain National Park, Colorado, 2004
On our way up to the top of the park on Old Fall River Road, we looked back and saw this view of the valley near the Endovalley overlook.
Greg and Joanitha at Bear LakeRocky Mountain National Park, Colorado, 2004
Bear Lake is a beautiful spot and easy to walk around, but we were drenched by a rainfall on our way up to Nymph Lake.
Greg and Joanitha near a rock tunnelPoudre Canyon, Colorado, 2004
This tunnel was blasted through the rock so the road could follow the canyon.
Greg and Joanitha in their apartmentFort Collins, Colorado, 2004
In Fort Collins, life in the projects was not so bad.
Greg and Joanitha with wigs and African shirtsFort Collins, Colorado, 2004
We love rasta music and saw Lucky Dube's concert in Kampala in 2003, but this is not our real hair.
old taxi parkKampala, Uganda, 2004
Matatus (minivan commuter taxis) are an important mode of transport within Kampala and elsewhere in Uganda for many people. The legal limit is 14 passengers, plus the conductor and the driver; usually the five rows of benches can seat three people each. In Nairobi the matatus can seat 20; each row has four seats. Getting to your matatu in the maze of vehicles in Old Park can be challenging, and traffic jams can cause long delays.
bamboo and grass hut"Kanazi, Kagera", Tanzania, 2004
This traditional Haya hut is built from bamboo poles and covered with grass. Inside the floor is covered with dry grass. In the back is a fireplace; the insides of the roof are black with soot. The compound is home to Joanitha's grandparents and also includes a cement house with tin roof, and a farm which grows mainly matoke (cooking bananas).
Joanitha buying fishBukoba, Tanzania, 2004
Fishermen use hand-made wooden boats and hand-woven nets. They sell their catch from the shores of Bukoba. Many catch fish at night by attracting them with kerosene lamps.
Greg and Joanitha being anointedBukoba, Tanzania, 2003
In Bahaya tradition, the wedded couple join feet and are anointed with oil.
Greg and Joanitha receiving a baby as a wedding giftBukoba, Tanzania, 2003
We were treated at the reception with dozens of gifts, but none as surprising as a child.
Greg and Joanitha seated at wedding receptionBukoba, Tanzania, 2003
The wedding reception was held at the historic Lake Hotel in Bukoba.
Greg and Joanitha in a jeepBukoba, Tanzania, 2003
After our wedding, we paraded around town in this limousine, sounding triple beeps, cheered on and even followed by many curious townspeople.
Greg and Joanitha, just marriedBukoba, Tanzania, 2003
We left the church looking a little stunned at the fanfare of people, vehicles, music and dancing surrounding us.
Tim, Greg, Joanitha and DonaldBukoba, Tanzania, 2003
Donald passed away suddenly, just a few months after we left East Africa. He was in charge of rebuilding many of the important highways connecting Bukoba to other towns, including Mutukula, the border with Uganda. He was a jovial, witty and intelligent Brit whose wife was originally from Lesotho.
Greg and Joanitha's weddingBukoba, Tanzania, 2003
The wedding took place at Bukoba Roman Catholic Cathedral Parish in central Bukoba on September 13.
traditional dancer, sendoff partyBukoba, Tanzania, 2003
This dancing troupe from Mwanza featured a man acting as a crazed monkey.
traditional music group, sendoff partyBukoba, Tanzania, 2003
This group played music for our wedding send-off ceremony.
fire dancers, sendoff party, NtungamoBukoba, Tanzania, 2003
These dancers were skilled with balancing flaming pots on their heads.
Greg and JovitaBukoba, Tanzania, 2003
Mr. Jovita, a friend of Joanitha's father, served as my father for the sendoff and gave me away at the wedding.
sendoff delegation, Ntungamo SeminaryBukoba, Tanzania, 2003
Sawiya Abubakar, Fidelis Nyegila, Mr. Jovita, Samuel Mutasa, Johanitha Mwijage, 3 others
Joanitha's mother at mama kikapu partyBukoba, Tanzania, 2003
At this ceremony the family received gifts in honour of Joanitha's wedding.
bridge across the Kanoni riverBukoba, Tanzania, 2003
I crossed this bridge many times going to and from Joanitha's house in Buyekera. It can be difficult to see at night unless the moon is out because much of the path is unlit.
MV VictoriaBukoba, Tanzania, 2003
This ferry goes to and from Mwanza three times a week. A similar ferry, the MV Bukoba, sank in an accident near Mwanza in 1996, and hundreds of passengers were drowned.
GregKampala, Uganda, 2003
Greg relaxing in front of the apartment on the hill in Nsambya where we lived for a year. It was a very dusty place with plumbing problems, but it was securely fenced in and our flowers grew like crazy. It was a 15-minute walk down the hill to Kabalagala and Kampala International University.
Mbarara University of Science and TechnologyMbarara, Uganda, 2003
Teachers from the Faculty of Science at Uganda Martyrs University went to Mbarara for a retreat and to visit MUST.
second-year computer science students, Uganda Martyrs UniversityNkozi, Uganda, 2003
Caroline, Natacha, Sandrine, Arlene, Donavine, Betrix, Maureen, Doreen, Florence, Patricia, Alice, Agnes, Guy, Herve, Armel, Elvis, Arthur, Ivan, Jerome, Charles, James, Herve, Christian, Thomas
Joanitha in a tree, national arboretumNairobi, Kenya, 2003
The arboretum in Kenya is a large park full of many varieties of trees, both indigenous and imported.
Joanitha on Valentine's dayKampala, Uganda, 2003
The flowers and outdoor setting at this hilltop hotel in Kabalagala made up for the food and rooms.
Joanitha near Kampala International UniversityKampala, Uganda, 2003
Joanitha attended KIU for a year in computer science but was disappointed by the chaotic disorganization of the newly founded university and found the classes to be overcrowded, impersonal and nonpractical.
Joanitha preparing seneneKampala, Uganda, 2003
Senene are bright green grasshoppers which appear at a few short times of the year in the Great Lakes region of East Africa. They are attracted by artificial lights, captured in bedsheets, and fried in oil or slowly roasted over coals. They make a spicy, crunchy snack and are traditionally associated with couples in love.
Joanitha at a photo studioKampala, Uganda, 2003
We came to a small, crowded shop in the middle of town to have some ID photos taken, but they were taking so long that we decided to use their studio and my camera.
inside Kasubi tombsKampala, Uganda, 2003
Inside the main building are spears, shields, medals, portraits, a canon from Henry Morton Stanley, chairs from Queen Elizabeth I, and a stuffed leopard.
Kasubi tombsKampala, Uganda, 2003
This building holds artifacts of the four previous kings of Buganda.
Rubaga CathedralKampala, Uganda, 2003
I saw this Roman Catholic cathedral every week on my way to and from Uganda Martyrs University because they have a Rubaga campus where the bus departs for Nkozi. It has a large interior and nice pipe organ.
Joanitha photographing monkeys, national arboretumEntebbe, Uganda, 2003
The arboretum in Entebbe has a nice setting by Lake Victoria near the Wildlife Education Centre and is home to two types of monkeys and many types of birds.
breadfruitEntebbe, Uganda, 2003
The breadfruit or jackfruit is found in East Africa as well as Asia.
shoebill storkEntebbe, Uganda, 2003
The shoebill stork is a rare bird of East Africa, one of the many animals found in natural settings at the Entebbe Wildlife Education Centre.
two crested cranes, Entebbe Wildlife Education CentreEntebbe, Uganda, 2003
The crested crane is the national bird of Uganda and is often found in pairs in wetland areas.
Joanitha and two hatted characters, Speke ResortMunyonyo, Uganda, 2003
These two contestants in the hat contest at the goat races were like right out of My Fair Lady. Joanitha wanted to stay late; she could have danced all night.
goat races, Speke ResortMunyonyo, Uganda, 2003
Goats are not exactly born racers. They are followed closely from behind with a large banner, and run more or less neck and neck the whole way around. The winner is the one who happened to be a little more nervous than the others at the approach of the finish line. But it's a great excuse for food, drink and socializing.
Greg and Joanitha in the rainMount Elgon, Uganda, 2003
Mount Elgon was cold and rainy, and climbing muddy paths was a challenge, but we enjoyed the lush vegetation and serenity.
Joanitha with flowersMount Elgon, Uganda, 2003
Mount Elgon has a beautiful variety of flowering plants.
Joanitha with armed park rangerMount Elgon, Uganda, 2003
To take a walk in Mount Elgon, even for day hikes, you are required to be accompanied by armed park rangers, who protect against poachers and bandits as well as whatever few rare wild animals might remain. But the ranger said the park has been quite safe lately.
Don Vogl and artworkSouth Bend, Indiana, 2003
My father, Don Vogl, is an accomplished artist and retired University of Notre Dame art professor. When he left South Bend for Colorado in 2003 his farewell show was covered in the South Bend Tribune. See his web site at <a href=http://donvogl.com/>donvogl.com</a>.
851 Park AvenueSouth Bend, Indiana, 2003
My parents lived in this house from 1970 until 2003 when they retired to Colorado. I spent most of my childhood here, and it is the only place I consider my home.
BDC workshop participantsBukoba, Tanzania, 2002
Greg trained over 50 participants at the Bukoba District Council in Windows, Word, Excel and Access.
rock paintings, Bwanjai cavesKagera, Tanzania, 2002
The Computers for Africa team and some University of Bukoba staff including Joanitha visited the Bwanjai rock paintings, which are hundreds of years old, but have been damaged by more recent graffiti.
Mugeza school for the deafNyakato, Tanzania, 2002
The Computers for Africa team visited and donated a computer to Mugeza school for the deaf.
computer networking workshop participants, Ihungo Secondary SchoolBukoba, Tanzania, 2002
In December 2002, 35 people participated in a computer networking workshop at Ihungo Secondary School.
networking workshop participants, Ihungo Secondary SchoolBukoba, Tanzania, 2002
Four participants are engaged with learning the fundamentals of computer networking.
computer laboratory, Ihungo Secondary SchoolBukoba, Tanzania, 2002
Greg, Tony and Laurence facilitated a networking workshop in the new Ihungo computer lab.
Miss Kagera beauty pageantBukoba, Tanzania, 2002
This beauty pageant was quite a show, with music, dancing, food and drink, talent performances and beautiful costumes.
picnic overlooking Lake VictoriaBukoba, Tanzania, 2002
The center of Bukoba is fairly flat, but the surrounding hills give beautiful views of the lake below.
airstripBukoba, Tanzania, 2002
The Bukoba airport is scenically located near the lake; planes pass over Musira Island. The airstrip is not paved, and the big number 13 and a carcass of a crashed plane are not very reassuring.
Lake VictoriaBukoba, Tanzania, 2002
Bukoba has a nice sandy beach and scenic views of Lake Victoria. The concrete structure in the foreground is the 100-year-old remnant of a German communication tower. Musira island can be seen in the distance.
The University of BukobaBukoba, Tanzania, 2002
From July 2001 until late 2003 the University of Bukoba was housed in the former immigration building on Ghana Road, behind the Regional Offices. The main entrance is on the right. The blue door to the left was the entrance to the computer lab.
front view of Kyanyi campus, University of BukobaBukoba, Tanzania, 2002
A renovated wing of the Kyanyi campus and the university vehicle. Due to a lack of funds, renovations were only partly completed in 2002 before work came to a standstill.
aerial view of Kyanyi campus, University of BukobaBukoba, Tanzania, 2002
View of the Kyanyi campus from behind, showing two renovated buildings and a scenic overlook of Bukoba.
Lake HotelBukoba, Tanzania, 2002
Like many of Bukoba's historic landmarks, the Lake Hotel is in a state of decay.
Greg facilitating a network workshop, Ihungo Secondary SchoolBukoba, Tanzania, 2002
Ihungo Secondary School was kind enough to allow us to use their newly acquired computers to present a workshop in computer networking. In exchange, we helped install and configure the network.
Computers for Africa teamBukoba, Tanzania, 2002
A team of nine students and two teachers from Balerno High School, Edinburgh, Scotland came to Bukoba in 2002 to donate 30 computers to 13 local organisations including the University of Bukoba, and Ihungo, Hekima and Rugambwa Secondary Schools.
Joanitha descending to Karobera BeachBukoba, Tanzania, 2002
We visited the small, sandy, picturesque beach below. It was a long 10 km hike back into town.
Bas and Matt, Humura Secondary SchoolRubya, Tanzania, 2002
Bas and Matt were two VSO volunteers at a rural secondary school. Matt's website is <a href='http://www.karibu-rubya.net/'>http://www.karibu-rubya.net/</a>.
Joanitha viewing Falcon busKagera, Tanzania, 2002
Our bus was stuck in the mud for over an hour, precariously close to falling into a ditch.
UConn visits Kyanyi campus, University of BukobaBukoba, Tanzania, 2001
In June 2001 some staff of the University of Connecticut visited the University of Bukoba Kyanyi campus.
RAS workshop participants, University of BukobaBukoba, Tanzania, 2001
Kwitega, Kissimba, Maagi, Mulogo, Masuruli, Muhabuki: Greg's first six computer workshop participants at the University of Bukoba building on Ghana Road.
information technology students, University of BukobaBukoba, Tanzania, 2001
Dawooda, Amin, Jollystar, Alex, Rumanyika, Thomas, Justin, Salum, Joanitha, Aneth, Leserian, Rosemary, Rahely, Edina, Martha, Janat
Greg and Deqa at 'Miami Beach'Bukoba, Tanzania, 2001
Marialena guided us through a fishing village just outside Bukoba to this pretty spot on the beach where we sat and talked.
my house on Arusha StreetBukoba, Tanzania, 2001
I live just a block from the main market, and you can see the spire of the Catholic cathedral in the background. Also note the papaya tree, the tin roof, iron fence and thick vegetation.
Nyumba ya VijanaBukoba, Tanzania, 2001
The University of Bukoba was located at the Nyumba ya Vijana (Bukoba Youth Centre) for two academic years until June 2001.
Joanitha on the phone at the University of BukobaBukoba, Tanzania, 2001
Joanitha served as secretary and personal assistant to the Registrar for over three years and provided important administrative support to the fledgling University.
Joanitha with Johanitha and SawiyaBukoba, Tanzania, 2001
This picture may have been at the reception for my arrival in Bukoba on April 2.
church altar, Bujora Sukuma MuseumMwanza, Tanzania, 2001
The altar is designed like a Sukuma chief stool to emphasize its importance.
CCT Bishop Kisanji Women's Training CentreMorogoro, Tanzania, 2001
VSO volunteers were given use of this centre as a place to be trained in Tanzanian culture, the Swahili language, health and administrative matters.
poster about circumcisionMorogoro, Tanzania, 2001
wanawake wana haki kukataa kutahiriwa - women have the right to refuse circumcision
my first house, Ponhofi SchoolOhangwena, Namibia, 1995
I shared this house with Adams Kamulegeya, a Ugandan maths teacher I later met by chance in Mutukula in 2003, his Owambo wife Letu, their newborn baby, and some chickens (who had the biggest room). It was a modern concrete house with a metal roof, and electricity and running water (most of the time).
tortoise, Prison IslandZanzibar, Tanzania, 1995
Prison Island is a short boat trip from Zanzibar town. There we saw the ruins of the prison, swam and snorkeled above the coral reefs. It is easy to find these large tortoises on the island. They move very slowly; the big ones must weigh over 200 kg.