Landlocked
by Rebecca Jacobson
Malawi wowie: twelve months in this tiny, captivating, mango-crazy country.
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Recent Comments
Rebecca: I love the ending and I LOVE the second picture with the bright blue guy and the sepia tobacco. Angela
Thanks Angela! The second photo is my favorite as well.