Feeling at home.

None shall pass - the most prominent resident of my ancestral home.

Al wanders through the soil around the village.

Life reclaims space in my ancestral home.

A welcome fit for a tree.

Son in law of my grandpa's cousin.

Dance battle with youngest member of the village.

Looking out of the front door of my ancestral home.

Natural carpet in the living room.

Meeting the village officials for the first time.

Celebrating a successful rooting!

Sharing photos of my grandparents.

Dramatic delivery to the village gate.

Pondering the stories contained in these walls.

Exploring the darkness.

Paying respects.

Admiring the resilient plants.

The well where my grandfather was supposedly left overnight as a baby to see if he was strong enough to survive childhood.

Al breaks down the significance of the high quality building materials used to create the home.

Honoring the ancestors.

Abundant life.

Giving thanks to my grandfather for surviving his epic journey.