The description of the photo, by Raul, also known as The Mexican, is:

Rashit in his yurt. He spoke several languages and was always trying to learn more. When he found I spoke Spanish he spent hours learning new phrases from me and steering clear of smalltalk. "No talk, we learn. Word for horse."

His dream was to visit Mecca.

Last week was Eid Al-Adha, when Muslims all over the world travel on a pilgrimage, called the hajj, to Mecca. Every able-bodied Muslim must try to make the pilgrimage at least once in their lifetime.  See also the Muslim Culture pool.

There is also a photo of the outside of the yurt where Rashit lives. "Why do you move?" Raul asked Rashit, "Because I am a nomad," he replied.