Underestimation of vintage microwave wattage had been my doom. A peaceful cup of afternoon relaxation had been nuked into a scramble for paper towels. While my host dad hustled outside to find anything absorbent, I tore off some toilet paper from a nearby roll, and began my redemptive journey of blotching and scrubbing. At the … Continue reading Camel, Camel, Goat

Iderjavkhlan is five years old. His hazelnut hair spikes up, and remains still as he bounds across the yard. Sometimes, he carries a volleyball whose plastic skin has just started to peel. Other times, he smiles wide and points his index finger at the empty space in his gums - a cheerful homage to the … Continue reading One of the Family

Hi there! My name is Nathaniel, and I am a Peace Corps Volunteer serving in Mongolia. Over the next couple of years, I hope to capture my story, and the stories of what is happening around me, through blog posts and photos. Hopefully this site can function as a lens for family, friends, and anyone … Continue reading Eternal Blue Sky