Month: August 2012

  • Electricity is out.. Again

    Electricity is out.. Again, originally uploaded by Jason Archer. Living in Bujumbura is interesting. We hear in the US to be thankful for what we have. But rarely do we actually feel it. It wasn’t long before we realized that running water and electricity are luxury items in Burundi. At least a few times daily…

  • Ethiopian Coffee

    2012-07-12 15.57.55, originally uploaded by Jason Archer. While in Nairobi, I needed to do an interview with Mike Reynen, Area Director for Africa for the Free Methodist Church. He brought me to this authentic Ethiopian coffee shop to shoot the piece. Having coffee this way is an experience. First, the coffee is strong and flavorful.…

  • Going Postal

    Mail time!, originally uploaded by Jason Archer. In April we were emailing back and forth with the Miller family as they were settling into Burundi. They requested several special treats, a few luxury items like pencils, watercolors, and a birthday gift for Janette. We sent it out in April from Spring Arbor, excited for them…