Erudite, witty, urbane, and just a little bit more cynical than I am -- Sharif is an excellent travelling companion. His willingness to do his research before he gets to the field has resulted in some stellar photographs. And to top it all off, his ability to haggle in the souq provides hours of entertainment for the… Read more

Erudite, witty, urbane, and just a little bit more cynical than I am -- Sharif is an excellent travelling companion. His willingness to do his research before he gets to the field has resulted in some stellar photographs. And to top it all off, his ability to haggle in the souq provides hours of entertainment for the gringo.