Devil's Den State Park - May 23, 2009

We had a great afternoon. Bricia, a Gabonese friend of ours, Aaron and I chose a trail with lots of caves. Also reminded us of back home - the natural forest, evergreen, insects, wet ground from earlier rain. It was cool and pleasant. I also wanted to give 7-month old Jayron his first hike!:)

Going ever higher...

Entrance to the first cave on the trail

I emerge.

Climbing down the rocks gingerly...

Aaron doesn't really have a pink bag:) He was just carrying Bricia's.

Do you really think you can lift that rock, Aaron?

Aaron emerges from yet another cave. He was the daring one. Some were pretty tight and sleek.

Bricia and I venture...not too far...into this one.

Cold mist circled in this cave. Come on, Bricia, you can do it:)

Aaron doesn't know what to expect here, but he's not giving up.

Me neither

Gathering specimens, Aaron said:)

Another rock face.

I say eh!!!

Ah, a waterfall...or something like that.

This was a pretty river, especially further upstream where people could swim.

At the end of the trail.

Mushu and his cute car

Finland - May 2009

Mushu just sent me these pics of his cute car. I don't even know what it is...I just know it's shining!!:) Way to go, Mush!
Looking good, little bro.

Summer 2008

I'm serving my famous quiche at an office meeting. Jeanie just sent in this one.

Sound of Africa 2009

Saturday - April 25, 2009

This event, like others past, was enjoyable and memorable. It was a celebration of African dance, food, and culture. Lots of performances, powerpoint slides, a beautiful talk by a Nigerian lady on why children are on the streets of Africa, a call to raise funds for clean drinking water in parts of the continent. The turnout, as always, was very good. Approximately 300 people. For more pictures, visit the African Students Organization website by clicking here.

Aaron and I were in African attire
John and his wife, Gail, attended and had a good time. John and I work together.

A drumming performance

A dance from Cameroon

African Aya gave an outstanding performance

This guy was something else. He led the African Aya group in drumming. He can drum like nothing you've seen before.

At one point, the audience was called to dance to the music.

This kid was having a good time too!

Our friend, J.P., from Gabon was in the mood!

And his sister, Bricia, was equally having a great time.

This lady was one of the dancers for African Aya.