World Race Photos Seeing the world through a camera lens - 11 Countries in 11 Months

The Top Photos [May]

Thu, 4 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Ukraine - May 2009 - The final shot of the July 2008 'F' squad. Congratulations guys!!!

WELCOME to The Top Photos for May! This will actually be the last Top Photos blog until probably the August edition, since I have a very busy summer ahead of me. But nevertheless... ENJOY this one!

Romania - April 2009 (received May '09) - Racer Shanda Dodd and a girl Imola, with a little toy from Shanda's niece. - photo by Shanda Dodd

Moldova - April 2009 (received May '09) - Sunrise youth prayer meeting. - photo by Melanie Barber

Romania - May 2009 - Morning worship - photo by Stephanie Connors

Mozambique (I think) - January 2009 (received May '09) - Racer Tara Stephenson - photo from Tara Stephenson

Moldova - April 2009 (received May '09) - "It was the typical story. A family of 6. The mom left for work two years ago and disappeared somewhere in Kazahkstan. I assumed a case of human trafficking. The dad was an alcoholic. The 13 year old was left to take care of the younger brother and two sisters. They were awaiting the return of their mom..." - photo by Stephanie Fisk

Cambodia - March 2009 (received May '09) - A mountain of rubbish. - photo by Stephanie Chiu

Romania - May 2009 - Team Crux - photo by Audrey Powell

Romania - May 2009 - Racer Elizabeth Adcock - photo by Rebekah Phelps

Romania - March 2009 (received May '09) - "Smoking is the norm in Romania..." - photo by Shanda Dodd

Vietnam - May 2009 - Happy Mother's Day from Vietnam - photo from Stephanie Chiu

AND ONE EXTRA...

Thailand - April or May 2009 - A Storm on the island of Koh Samet (I think) - photo by Ashli Hanna

The Top Photos [April]

Mon, 4 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Ukraine - April 2009 - The entire World Race October 2008 G-squad Kiev, Ukraine

Welcome to The Top Photos blog for April! There was a lot of great shots for this month. And I'm going to include a little series of shots by racer Tara Stephenson. ENJOY!

Location unknown - February 2009 (received Apr. '09) - photo by Hollis Lewis

Romania - April 2009 - Team g:racers in front of the castle in Hunedora. - photo from Jennifer Crane

Here's the series of photos by Tara Stephenson. They were actually taken back in February, in Manzini, Swaziland. Here's what she wrote to describe the event in which these pictures were taken:

"One weekend in Manzini, Swaziland. Thirty women. Best three days of the race. AIM founder, Seth Barnes, has always had a heart for the broken in Swaziland. He had a vision of the women being put into an enviroment that would allow them to share their life stories and mourn with one another...

The women in Swazi are taught to hide. To let their life and hardships be buried. To go unexposed. A small team of eight girls put together a womens conference called "Beauty from Ashes." We set up meals, team shirts, speakers, worship, a program, but GOD did the rest. He took women out of their pain into a place of freedom and restoration. This was the best weekend I could have ever been a part of and seen."

Swaziland - February 2009 (received Apr. '09) - At the 'Beauty to Ashes' conference in Manzini - photo by Tara Stephenson

India - March 2009 (received Apr. '09) - Team Lunchbox in front of the great Taj Mahal - photo from Brandon Clayton

Malawi - March 2009 (received Apr.'09) - racer Tara Stephenson and friends - photo by Jennifer Crane

Malawi - March 2009 (received Apr.'09) - racer Tara Stephenson - photo by Jennifer Crane

Romania - April 2009 - With kids in Targu Mures - photo by Jennifer Crane

Romania - April 2009 - "My favorite gypsy child. His laugh was adorably and look at his beautiful eyes -- they are captivating." - photo by Tara Bruce

India - March 2009 (received Apr '09) - photo by Alex Herrera

AND LAST, BUT NOT LEAST...

Malawi - March 2009 (received Apr '09) - photo by Jennifer Crane

The Top Photos [March]

Thu, 2 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Swaziland - February 2009 (received March '09) - " [World Racer] Josh [Bruce] is so great with kids and he is really getting excited about being a Father one day soon." - photo by Tara Bruce

Welcome to the Top Photos blog for March! ENJOY!

Swaziland - January 2009 (received March '09) - Swaziland go-go (grandma) - photo by Tara Stephenson

Swaziland - January 2009 (received March '09) - A Swaziland go-go - photo by Tara Stephenson

Ukraine - March 2009 - Racer Stephanie Fisk with some Ukrainian babuskas. - photo from Stephanie Fisk

Cambodia - March 2009 - Team Manna in Phnom Penh (I think) - photo from Amanda Hamilton

Location Unknown - date unknown (received March '09) - photo by Jennifer Crane

Swaziland - March 2009 - "Our first day here we met Du-du. She is dying of AIDS and literally wasting away. She is skin and bones now and in her final days. She is leaving behind a 7 month old baby and a 7 year old little girl... When we went into her bedroom to pray for her the Spirit of fear was overwhelming. She is scared of death, she is scared of what will happen to her babies, she is filled with fear completely. The next day my teammates Sara and Natalie went with her and Pastor Gift to the hospital. They held her hand for hours and tried to ease the fears that were consuming her. Death is coming and she cannot stop it, she can only change the way she will receive it. I pray Du-du finds peace before she passes." - photo by Amy McAllister

Swaziland - February 2009 (received March '09) - A Swaziland go-go (grandma) - photo by Tara Stephenson

Swaziland - March 2009 - "Her name is Zotwa. She is 18 years old. She lives alone in hut. All of her family is dead. She feels alone in this world. The only way she can provide for herself is to prostitute herself, so she does. She puts on her nicest dress she has and walks to the military barracks down the road to find some work for the night. She has a little hunchback because she is literally so weighed down in life it is now taking a toll on her body. I look into her eyes and see a searching spirit, searching for something that will save her and bring her peace. Zotwa is searching and the only thing that will rescue her is the Lord... We are praying Zotwa finds freedom..." - photo by Amy McAllister

Malawi - February 2009 - (received March '09) - "Nkhota Kota has it's very own rasta population. They are the local souvenir salesmen with a variety of merchandise... earrings, bracelets, key chains, chairs, paintings, etc. Most say they are a little to eager, some say they even hound, I like to simply say they are persistent. Whichever way you put it be warned that once you've met them you won't be left alone until you leave town. Maybe it's because of our similar hairstyles, but I actually enjoyed spending time with them." - photo from Shanda Dodd

Malawi - February 2009 (received March '09) - "i love that Africa rarely sells new things. most of the apparel they sell are used and refurbished items." - photo by Natalie Montgomery

Malawi - February 2009 (received March '09) - "This is Pastor Gama an amazing man of God. Him and his wife, Rose, welcomed us into their home. the served us for an entire month. And gave us everything they could. They are an amazing couple called by the Lord to spread the Gospel in Malawi. They have recently build a church that serves near 150 members." - photo by Natalie Montgomery

India - March 2009 - "Baba - my favorite guy he always knows where we are to hang out and he is a rickshaw driver!" - photo by Shiloh Schneider

AND ONE EXTRA...

India - March 2009 - "A sweet little girl." - photo by Abby Barnett

The Top Photos [February]

Tue, 3 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Uganda - January 2009 (received Feb. '09) - Racer Elizabeth Adcock with some youth - photo from Elizabeth Adcock

Welcome to the Top Photos blog for February! Most of these were not actually taken in February but...they are still good shots, and are ones that I think are worth putting in here. This month I'm also including a kind of series of shots from Swaziland by racer Natalie Montgomery. ENJOY!

Myanmar - November 2008 (received Feb. '09) - 'teaching at a bible school in Myanmar' - photo by Katie (Rowland, I think)

Tanzania - February 2009 - 'Our Team Banah: Vicki, Mark, Cara, Sharon, Jeff, Laura, Bekah & Audrey from Team Crux, and Angi [on a safari in the Serengeti]' - photo from Victoria Skyvalidas

Swaziland - January 2009 (received Feb '09) - 'this little man was holding brian's hand with a death grip and wouldn't let go' - photo by Natalie Montgomery

Swaziland - January 2009 (received Feb '09) - 'I love this little girl. she has the most unique character.' - photo by Natalie Montgomery

Swaziland - January 2009 (received Feb '09) - 'this is one of the many Gogo's (grandmother) that raises orphans in the Bush. Each Gogo has up to 15 kids. they range from 1 to 17. the Gogo's have a huge job raising these children when their parents die of aids.' - photo by Natalie Montgomery

this is ryan (the guy who puts this blog together every month) and I just wanted to add a comment to this picture...PRAISE GOD FOR THESE GOGO'S! SERIOUSLY!! May God bless them beyond measure

Swaziland - January 2009 (received Feb '09) - 'Children that we saw when we arrived in Nsoko. They are just a few of about 400 orphans that are fed there everyday.' - photo by Natalie Montgomery

Mozambique - January 2009 (received Feb '09) - 'After returning from Nelspruit, SA, I joined Katie and Melanie at the Zion Pentacostal Church in the bush. One day Katie felt ill so we asked that they pray for her. It was amazing to see the church gather around her and pray such powerful prayers. The spiritual atmosphere in Africa is piercing.' - photo by Natalie Montgomery

Swaziland - January 2009 (received Feb '09) - Seth Barnes, (founder and president of Adventures In Missions) with a child at Nsoko - photo by Jennifer Crane

Tanzania - February 2009 - Members of Team Clay with local Maasai people having a bible study or worship service near the village of Mwanga. - photo by Lindsey Hogg

Dominican Republic - January 2009 (received Feb '09) - Racer David Williams with 'the guys' that he has found a new home with. 'The guys' are 17-21 year olds that lead an entire church. - photo from David Williams

AND ONE EXTRA...

England - December 2008 (received Feb '09) - photo by Marissa Pratt

The Top Photos [January]

Mon, 2 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Dominican Republic - January 2009 - "This is Julanni she was my shadow every day that we were there. Please pray for her and her family that they would know Jesus personally and that God would provide for her needs as they don't have much." - photo by Natalie Smith

Welcome to The Top Photos Blog for January! The first edition of the brand new year! There was an abundance of quality shots this month, so please ENJOY a few more photos than usual!

Dominican Republic - January 2009 - The new Jan '09 squad kicking off their 11 months in San Juan. - photo from Samantha McCowan

Kenya - December 2008 (received Jan. '09) - Latter Glory Church - photo by Cara Wallace

Kenya - December 2008 (received Jan. '09) - Turkana Girl - photo by Brenda Wilchowy

Kenya or Uganda - December 2008 (received Jan. '09) - photo from Aaron Darlington

Mozambique - January 2009 - "On our last day the women dressed us [Racers Lindsay Stahl, Lisa Smith and Amy McAllister] up like Mozambican women. They told us we were officially like them and we needed to stay. It was hard to convince them that we loved them but we needed to leave." - photo from Lindsay Stahl

Mozambique - January 2009 - "Dancing & singing in Church!" - photo by Katie Rowland

Dominican Republic - January 2009 - "Leading worship" - photo by Cameron Caviness

Uganda (maybe Kenya) - January 2009 - Racer Victoria Skyvalidas with some locals. - photo from Victoria Skyvalidas

Uganda - January 2009 - "Twin little boys walking around where we lived in Keyo..." - photo by Audrey Powell

Africa - January 2009 - photo by Jennifer Crane

Dominican Republic - January 2009 - Racer Dave Brown and a little friend - photo from Dave Brown

Dominican Republic - January 2009 - "I was walking home the other day and talking with a kid who lives on the street and shines shoes for money. He is like 7 or 8 and literally has no parents and no home." - photo by Nick Derington

Mozambique - January 2009 - "Our congregation in Mozambique" - photo from Josh Markland

Dominican Republic - January 2009 - "I met David nearly immediately... Nate and I have taken a particular liking to this boy and spend quite a bit of our time talking with him, playing with him, and teasing him." - photo by Hollis Lewis

Dominican Republic - January 2009 - photo by Jennifer Goeddertz

And one EXTRA...

England - December 2008 (received Jan. '09) - "...at the mall in London." - photo by Natalie Montgomery

I'm interested in knowing what everyone thinks of these photo blogs...so please leave a comment telling me what you think.

thanks,

-ryan

The Top Photos [December]

Fri, 9 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Kenya - December 2008 - "The Crusades" - photo by Stephanie Connors

Welcome to the TOP PHOTOS BLOG for December! (even though half of these were actually taken before December, they were posted during December) My apologies for the tardiness of the posting this month. But nonetheless, ENJOY!

Thailand - November 2008 (received in Dec) - The July '08 squad having Thanksgiving dinner at the YWAM base in Bangkok. "Talk about Family at the Dinner Table :)" - photo by Krystle Longmire

Somewhere in SE Asia - November 2008 (received in Dec) - "laughter is so beautiful" - photo by Tara Bruce

Hong Kong - October 2008 (received in Dec) - Team Judah on top of one of the greatest cities in the world. - photo from Elizabeth Adcock

Kenya - December 2008 - "My foot et. al. on the bus ride from Kijabe to Eldoret" - photo by Ian Schumann

Kenya - December 2008 - Racer Neil Bruinsma - photo from Neil Bruinsma

England - December 2008 - Homeless in London - photo by Katie Rowland

England - November 2008 (received in Dec) - Racer Kira Guerke during a 'humility' prayer time. - photo by Natalie Montgomery

Thailand - November 2008 (received in Dec) - Racers Stacy Alonzo, Shanda Dodd, Marissa Pratt and Tara Bruce are "confident and competent farm girls" in Kanchanaburi - photo from Shanda Dodd

AND ONE EXTRA...

England - December 2008 - Near Oxford - photo by Katie Rowland

The Top Photos [November]

Mon, 1 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Myanmar - November 2008 - "Here's an image that will stay with me forever...we spend one day visiting two villages in the Irrawaddy Delta, where Cyclone Nargis hit a mere six months ago...This photo was taken as we [Team V-Fusion] were leaving this village after spending time playing with children and giving out what felt like the smallest gift I've ever given...noodles, soap and candles." - photo by Katie Rowland

Welcome to the TOP PHOTOS BLOG for November. ENJOY!

Thailand - November 2008 - The final shot of the WR January 2008 squad on Ko Samet! Congratulations on finishing the race guys!! (I know this isn't by any means a quality shot, but I wanted to be sure to include the final shot of this squad)

Location unknown - November 2008 - photo by Kimberly Daniels (i think)

Myanmar - November 2008 - "My teammate Zach was a big hit with the children. He was a magic, living toy. I loved watching him come alive with the children. He has a heart of gold. Sometimes I would just look over at him and just feel the passion that he felt for these parent-less children. One thing I did learn in Myanmar is that the people don't hug. But, if you hug any one of the kids, just one time, they keep coming to you wanting to be held." - photo by Natalie Montgomery

Myanmar - November 2008 - "The people of the villages followed us everywhere. People stared at us like we were aliens, and to them we were. Many of the people had never seen white skin before. We really scared the little ones. Some of the kids would cry and run into their homes. Few people are even educated enough to have ever heard the name Jesus." - photo by Natalie Montgomery

Thailand - November 2008 - Racers Tara Bruce and Shanda Dodd with the 6th grade class they helped with. - photo from Tara Bruce

Myanmar - November 2008 - Racer Tara Stephenson...somewhere in Myanmar. - photo by Katie Rowland

Thailand - November 2008 - Racers Rusty Jackson and Matt Snyder, on the last night of the Jan. '08 World Race. - photo by Kimberly Daniels

Thailand - November 2008 - "this is the way we roll - machete's balanced on our heads.", near Kanchanaburi - photo from Tara Bruce

Thailand or Myanmar - November 2008 - "Learning to be a mom at 7..." - photo by Tara Bruce

Thailand or Myanmar - November 2008 - "I love this picture of [racer] Shanda [Dodd]." - photo by Tara Bruce

Cambodia - November 2008 - "Rubbish Mountain" - photo by Natalie Montgomery

AND ONE EXTRA...

Thailand - November 2008 - "worshipping the King on a beach", on Ko Samet. - photo by Katie Rowland

The Top Photos [October]

Sat, 1 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Cambodia - October 2008 - The January '08 squad at Angkor Wat. - photo from Mark Stratmann

Welcome to the TOP PHOTOS BLOG for October! ENJOY!

Cambodia - October 2008 - A little girl at the Happy Tree orphanage in Phnom Penh. - photo by Katie Rowland

Cambodia - October 2008 - "this little girl asked me to buy her shampoo because her lice is so bad". - photo by Natalie Montgomery

Cambodia - October 2008 - "prayer for healing in the clinic at the slum" in Phnom Penh. - photo by Natalie Montgomery

Thailand - October 2008 - "TeamGATO with Gifzy and Kung at The Well" in Bangkok. - photo by Becky Miller

location unknown - October 2008 - Racer Matthew Snyder - photo from Matthew Snyder

Philippines - October 2008 - Michael Angelo, a "child who was just sold into sex slavery," in a slum in Manila. (This is actually a pretty interesting story. I recommend you read it at: marisabanas.theworldrace.org/?filename=michael-angelo) - photo by Marisa Banas

Cambodia (I'm pretty sure) - October 2008 - One of, no doubt, thousands of moments that have been had on The World Race: putting a smile on the face of a child...and thus the love of Christ. - photo from Marissa Pratt

Cambodia - October 2008 - Team SANITY at Angkor Wat - Photo from Kimberly Daniels

Cambodia - October 2008 - In the Tuol Che slum in Phnom Penh. - photo by Natalie Montgomery

Cambodia - October 2008 - Jump rope in Tuol Che slum in Phnom Penh. - photo by Natalie Montgomery

AND ONE EXTRA...

Cambodia - October 2008 - Ta Keo temple at Angkor. - photo by Andrea Lindquist

The Top Photos [September]

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Thailand - September 2008 - The July '08 squad on Koh Samet Island. - photo from Jennifer Crane.

Welcome to the TOP PHOTOS BLOG for September. My apologies for being over 3 weeks late posting this. (I was in the process of moving) Without further adieu...ENJOY!

Nicaragua - September 2008 - Team 5-Alive: "This 20X20 room is our church. We meet as the body here almost every morning even if it is only to pray." - photo by Natalie Montgomery

Vietnam - September 2008 - Sleeping in Saigon - photo by Josh Bruce

Vietnam - September 2008 - "There is prostitution going on every night on the floor below where I sleep..." "...The battle started the day I met Iris. (not her real name) The night I saw her she walked down the dark corridor of the main floor of our hotel escorted by an older gentleman in red silk pajamas. As the man opened the door to room number 7 she looked back over her shoulder intently into my eyes with this look of desperation and emptiness." - photo by either Amy McAllister or Tara Bruce

Vietnam - September 2008 - A street in Ho Chi Minh City. - photo by Jennifer Crane

Thailand - September 2008 - Racer Patrice Deaton "Telling Ta and Kung how much Jesus loves them." - photo by Meredith Dinsdale

Vietnam - September 2008 - One of the many, many MANY motorbikes in Vietnam. - photo by Katie Rowland

Vietnam - September 2008 - A beggar in front of the Notre Dame Cathedral. - photo by Tara Bruce

Vietnam - September 2008 - "This is [World Racer] Lisa [Smith] with a baby that has a birth defect called Omphocele (the intestines don't get fully encapsulated by the stomach)" - photo by Natalie Montgomery

Thailand - September 2008 - A villager in the north. - photo by Matt Peters

Cambodia - September 2008 - "I look at this boys face and I see a story of struggle, but not one without hope." - photo by Tara Bruce

Location unknown - received September 2008 (exact date unknown) - photo from Johnny Pratt

AND ONE EXTRA

Vietnam - September 2008 - A bicycle taxi driver. - photo by Tara Bruce

The Top Photos [August]

Mon, 1 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Guatemala - August 2008 - Overlooking Lake Atitlan, from Panajachel - photo by Johnny Pratt

Welcome to the TOP PHOTOS BLOG for August! ENJOY!

India - August 2008 - Some of the January '08 squad at the Taj Mahal in Agra - photo from Kelton Crouch

Mexico (i think) - August 2008 - a little girl named Carla - photo by Tara Stephenson

Nicaragua - August 2008 - An 2-1/2 year old orphan named Bitana, in Ometepe- photo by Natalie Montgomery

Nicaragua - August 2008 - "Poverty in the square: Granada" - photo by Natalie Montgomery

Nicaragua - August 2008 - "Lindsays amazing picture of lightning and sunset at the beach in Leon" - photo by Lindsay Stahl, via Lisa Smith

India - August 2008 - "Lunch time at the orphanage!" - photo by Angela Tibbo

Guatemala - August 2008 - "Yeah. She knows that she is adorable." - photo by Tara Bruce

Nicaragua - August 2008 - "...Carlitos - a living testimony that he [God] still revives people TODAY!" - photo by Stephanie Fisk

USA - August 2008 - "worship at training for OCT race" - photo by Allison Johnston

Guatemala - August 2008 - "...we, along with YWAM and a local prayer organization, organized a day of prayer to correlate with The Call in Washington DC." - photo by Jennifer Crane

Guatemala - August 2008 - "Josh [a World Racer] is going to be such a great Father one day." - photo by Tara Bruce

AND ONE EXTRA...

Guatemala - August 2008 - An image illustrating three long days of bus travel - photo from Shanda Dodd

The Top Photos [July]

Fri, 1 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Mexico - July 2008 - Light art - photo by Jennifer Crane, via Kira Guerke

Welcome to the Top Photos Blog for July! There was an unusually large amount of good shots this past month, so it was a bit more difficult to narrow it down to a dozen or so...but here they are! ENJOY!

Mexico - July 2008 - The July '08 World Racers in Palenque - photo from Jennifer Crane

Mexico - July 2008 - Racers jumping off a bridge into a river in Trinidad - photo by Tara Bruce

Guatemala - July 2008 - Racers "on the streets of Antigua praying for a homeless woman" - photo from Tara Bruce

Mexico - July 2008 - Racer Stephanie Fisk with some friends at a church in Palenque - photo by Natalie Montgomery

Mexico - July 2008 - A guy named Mario in Palenque, that some of the July '08 racers have gotten to know. - photo by Katie Rowland

Mexico - July 2008 - Mario. - photo by Stephanie Fisk - Check out Stephanie's blogs titled 'A Testimony of Transformation', parts 1 & 2 to hear more about Mario.

Nicaragua - July 2008 - Racers going to minister in a dump in Managua - photo from Aaron Bruner

Mexico - July 2008 - Racer Johnny Pratt - photo from Johnny Pratt

Mexico - July 2008 - A little girl in Jerusalen - photo by Jennifer Crane

Swaziland - July 2008 - Ericka Bennett, who serves with AIM, with some orphans - photo by Rusty Jackson

Mexico - July 2008 - Children running in Jerusalen - photo by Natalie Montgomery

Nicaragua - July 2008 - The final group shot of the September 2007 World Race. CONGRATULATIONS ON FINISHING THE RACE GUYS!!

AND ONE EXTRA...

Guatemala - July 2008 - Racers hiking on Volcan Pacaya - photo by Tara Bruce

The Top Photos [June]

Fri, 4 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Panama - June 2008 - Racers headed for the islands. - photo by Krystle Esch

Welcome to the Top Photos blog for June...it's a couple days later than usual...but here it nonetheless. ENJOY!

Panama - June 2008 - Racer Aaron Bruner - photo from Aaron Bruner

Panama - June 2008 - photo by Daniel Gutman

Ohio USA - June 2008 - Jan '07 and current racer, Rusty Jackson and fellow Jan '07 racer Josh Daniels together for a few days in Cincinnati. - photo from Rusty Jackson

Mozambique - June 2008 - Racer Rachel Hunt with some local kids. - photo by Angela Tibbo

Swaziland - June 2008 - "Rubie's shoe repair service- visiting a Care Point near you!" - photo from Rubie Palmer

Florida USA - June 2008 - January 07 racers Joy McCarty, Chris Youell (together in middle) and Jimmy McCarty (far right) after Chris and Joy's wedding. - photo by Tim Weisemann, via Jimmy McCarty

Mozambique - June 2008 - "the beds we slept on with the orphans..." - photo by Rubie Palmer

Guatemala - June 2008 - Racers with women from the Hermano Pedro hospital in Antigua, after a lunch excursion. - photo from Kari Stembel

Malawi - June 2008 - Racer Kim Daniels with kids in Migowi. - photo from Kim Daniels

Mozambique - June 2008 - "Getting water the old fashion way." - photo by Nate Evans

AND ONE EXTRA...

Nicaragua - June 2008 - photo by Christie Albaugh

The Top Photos [May]

Sun, 1 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Botswana - May 2008 - Racer Matt Peters - photo from Matt Peters

Welcome to the third edition in the 'Top Photos' series for The World Race.

ENJOY!

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Swaziland - May 2008 - Heather Trimble ministering to orphans at a care point. photo from Heather Trimble

Peru - April 2008 - A past picture of World Racers on the Amazon. - photo from Kimberly Daniels

Location and date unknown - Mark Newland spending time with a friend. - photo by Pam Perry

Mozambique - May 2008 - Teagan Highfill with kids in Mmanga. - photo from Teagan Highfill

Swaziland - May 2008 - A girl named Baby at a care-point in Nsoko. "Right away when you meet Baby you can see that life is harder than it's supposed to be..." - photo and quote from Angela Tibbo

Africa - 2008 (month unknown) - Mark Newland sharing at a service. - photo by Pam Perry

Costa Rica - May 2008 - Racers enjoying God's beauty on Hermosa Beach. - photo by Traci Van Sumeren

Costa Rica - May 2008 - Racer Kari Stembel - photo from Kari Stembel

Costa Rica - May 2008 - Mark Newland on his last day on the World Race. - photo from Mark Newland

Swaziland - May 2008 - One of many children that Adventures In Missions is caring for. - photo by Rusty Jackson

AND ONE EXTRA

South Africa - May 2008 - photo by Terri Cash

The Top Photos [April]

Thu, 1 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Guatemala - April 2008 - The June '07 team at the end of their 11 months around the world. Way to go guys!

Welcome to the Top Photos blog for April. From now on these blogs will focus more on good shots of the actual participants of The World Race, and not as much on just good shots.

ENJOY!

Guatemala - April 2008 - Allison right before para-gliding over Lake Atitlan. - photo from Allison Johnston

Colombia - April 2008 - The Sep '07 team taking advantage of a layover in the Bogota airport on their way from Africa to Central America. - photo by Traci Van Sumeren

The Grand Canyon, USA - April 2008 - Jan '07 racers: Eric Hanson, Eric Retterbush & Stephanie Fisk are "Biking Against Human Trafficking." - photo from Eric Hanson

Mozambique - April 2008 - Team seven:eleven enjoying some watermelon in the Africa bush. - photo from Haley Gordon

Bolivia - April 2008 - The Jan '08 team on Mt. Tunare. - photo from Meredith Dinsdale

Bolivia - April 2008 - Team Open Road on top of Mt. Tunare. - photo from Meredith Dinsdale

Bolivia - April 2008 - Mudslide traffic. - photo by Magen Bradley

Botswana - April 2008 - Kyle Crimi and a Little Mermaid fan. - photo by Sarah Burrows

Mozambique - April 2008 - Robby Riggs with kids in Mmanga. - photo by Teagan Highfill

AND ONE EXTRA

Mozambique - April 2008 - Kids in Mutarara. - photo by Mark Newland

The Top Photos [March]

Tue, 1 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Mozambique - February 2008 - A view of the Indian Ocean. - photo by Mark Newland

This is the first of what is hopefully going to be a monthly posting of the 10 best photographs (in my opinion) from the past month on The World Race.

ENJOY!

Nauta, Peru - March 2008 - Overlooking the Amazon - photo by Kim Daniels

Swaziland - March 2008 - photo by Sarah Burrows

Mozambique - March 2008 - Two orphans helping to build a table. - photo by Molly Garner

Mozambique - February 2008 - Village women in Mutarara. - photo by Mark Newland

Mozambique - March 2008 - photo by Cameron Cary

Swaziland - March 2008 - "Covering a little home with a lot of prayer." - photo by Traci VanSumeren

Nauta, Peru - March 2008 - Having fun in the mud after a soccer game. - photo from Matt Peters

Swaziland - March 2008 - photo by Traci VanSumeren

Swaziland - March 2008 - Church on Easter Sunday - photo by Sarah Burrows

This next one is actually from February also, and it makes 11 shots, (so it's extra) but I stumbled upon it as I was checking information in the blogs for the captions...and I couldn't stop myself from including it in this blog, because this is one awesome picture.

Swaziland - February 2008 - Mbutfu Carepoint in Nsoko. - photo by Traci VanSumeren

Please let me know if I botched anything in these captions, like location or who took it...(I went with the person whose page it was posted on and assumed that person took it.)