I hope you and yours are doing well. I'm in Nouakchott for the Christmas season, on the prowl for good food, and at least one hot shower.
Here are a few more forgettable pictures of my life in Mauritania (the life's not forgettable, the pictures are, just to be clear). Anyway, hope it serves to break up the monotony of my sprawling, drawling posts (of which I hope to have a few more up soon).
Until then, don't eat too much fatsos. And use any and all free time you may have this season to write me letters.
Until then, don't eat too much fatsos. And use any and all free time you may have this season to write me letters.
With love,
Colton
My favorite picture of my neighbor Yusef and Khatiri (the latter's not a soldier, but dresses like one)
Catching Baay smoking (I promised not to show this to anyone in El Qidiya) 
This is Daa making a puppy dog face 
An uncomfortably close picture of me which Yusef snapped somehow.
Some of my guys working on a house (they are throwing dirt/cement to make the roof)
Some more of my best pals pose in the palmery, in their fancy new bou-bous for the recent fete.From left (top row) Ali, Ahmed, Heydallah (bottom) Yusef, Mohamed
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Merry Christmas Colton! I hope you get my card :) <3
Colton-
Wow...is all I can say. This is Jenny (Cox) - your next-door neighbor 20-something years ago (ugh-I really feel old now). I just got the link for your blog over the Christmas holiday...talked to your mom about your tremendous journey and started reading your many posts. They are beautiful...and truly inspiring. You've certainly grown from the last I remember you- I didn't recognize you when I first saw your photo, but oh how you look like your mom! I haven't read all of your desert letters yet, but I will savor them as the rest of your loyal readers have :) . I look forward to more posts - take care of yourself and enjoy your experiences...they will surely be unforgettable!
-Jenn
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