Susan’s travelogue

International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) uploaded on 31 July 2008

Young woman creates a prosthesis at the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) rehabilitation center in Kabul, Afghanistan.

Carpet Weavers uploaded on 31 July 2008

Afghan carpets are made by hand, entirely of wool and using natural dyes.

Pieces of San Francisco Mural Project uploaded on 30 July 2008

The mural is located in the Tenderloin District of San Francisco, at Jones and Ellis Street.

Organization for Mine Clearance and Afghan Rehabilitation uploaded on 30 July 2008

De miners from the Organization for Mine Clearance and Afghan Rehabilitation (OMAR) searched for and removed landmines from a field on the outskirts of Kabul. A metal post designated with a red flag marked “M” indicated a landmine. The first aid tent consisted of a canvas cot under an EZ up canopy. The Ministry of Martyrs and Disabled is the government department for all issues relating to landmine victims, including those that are killed (martyred) in the line of duty.

The Steve Balich Polka Party uploaded on 25 July 2008

An elderly gentleman wears a conspicuous water melon patterned shirt and a jaunty green cap as he dances a step-close-step “triple step” around the perimeter of the dance floor.

Bella Ciao at the Cotati Accordion Festival uploaded on 25 July 2008

Tom Torriglia, on the accordion, was instrumental in getting the "piano accordion" named as San Francisco's official instrument.

Accordions for Sale uploaded on 25 July 2008

Ghirardelli Square uploaded on 21 July 2008

Fisherman's Wharf

Pirate uploaded on 21 July 2008

Fisherman's Wharf

Blue Mermaid uploaded on 21 July 2008

Fisherman's Wharf