You may have heard of Barack Obama and you may be aware that his father was East African. Specifically, of the Luo tribe. The Acholi people here in Madi Opei are a related people and in fact speak the Luo language. As you can imagine, Barry is slightly popular in these parts. After a long time, it’s once again good vibes to be a left-handed American traveling abroad.

Anyway, once in a while I’m asked to name a newborn baby after my mom:

Photo: Eamonn Vitt | Newborn Obama Nancy