#OurYemen: From above, 2012

Our 20-minute flight from Ta‘iz to San‘a was delayed by about four hours. When we finally boarded the plane, the captain insisted that we join him in the cockpit. Dana took this photo through the plane's main windscreen as we soared over the central highlands.

Central Yemen seen from the air

#OurYemen is a new recurring series featuring photos and stories about the human side of Yemen. Each post will highlight a person, place, or feeling that defines Yemen for us. Please share your own stories and images in the comments below, or email us at info@yemenpeaceproject.org.