Sky Mall favorites

Some of my favorite pictures from Delta's Sky Mall magazine.

Some early Christmas shopping, perhaps?

Rooting for Logan

Federal Way United vs. Washington United

Great game. In the pouring rain. You guys were awesome.  You'll get 'em next time, Logan.

the plume

the freeze

snow day

down time

Not feeling well today.

January 16, 2012

January 15, 2012

Home at last

January 14, 2012

Before I left the hotel today, I opened the drawer in my room, just to make sure I wasn't leaving anything behind.  Here's what I found....condoms, and a nice little reminder to sleep peacefully.  

Too funny.

On my way out, I almost stepped on a beetle the size of my toe.

I think I'm ready to go home.

January 13, 2012

Lucky shot.  I held my iPhone up over their heads and snapped a photo.  

This cutie stole my heart the minute I saw her.  Come to find out, she sure knows her Bible verses.
http://youtu.be/nBXsTWnFrfc

January 12, 2012

Uploading video, using the BEGAN, a portable communication device.  It connects to the internet using a satellite transmission.  Which means you have to be outside to use it. 

It can be frustrating at times.

And takes a while to upload.  Lots of time to appreciate the local flora.

Success!

January 11, 2012

My new audio assistant, Mfihlakalo.

Here is the story I produced this week about her family: http://youtu.be/IBdnUAvFMWw

January10, 2012

Swazi Dogs

 This is Josphinah Makhanya.  She is 67 years old.  Twice a day, she carries this 60 pound bucket of water to her house, after filling it in a nearby spring.  She has a fabulous smile, not to mention, killer biceps.

January 9, 2012

Today, we visited a club for kids in Swaziland.   The children were priceless.

January 8, 2012

First stop in Swaziland, the Ezulwini Craft Market.   

I thought these place mats would make fun wall hangings.  But I didn't have room in my suitcase.  Maybe next time.

 This artist had some really intriguing carvings, unlike anything I've seen in Africa.  If I thought I could have kept them from breaking, I would have bought one.

on the road

I don't know if I'll have internet access for the next week, but will try to post photo if I can.

Joberg

I arrived in Joberg! (:

My luggage did not. ):

seat without a view

This is my view for the next 15 hours, 21 minutes.

Seat with a view

Heading to Swaziland today.
The Cascades gave me a great send off. Stunning.

visiting dad

My dad had a full knee replacement earlier this week.  When I went to visit him today, the nurses were taking him in for a CT Scan.  But I couldn't understand why.  

Apparently, it had been a rough night, and he had a hard time waking up from it.  When he finally did, he was confused, and scared.     

I came back with my Mom later in the day, to find out from the nurse that "they found nothing in his brain."  I could have told them that!  Ha!

Sounds like they gave him just a little too much pain killer.

Love you, Dad!  Hope you're up and training for that half marathon soon!

getting ready to go

I almost forgot to post a picture today!  I have been wanting to take a photo of all my gear laid out before a trip.  So here it is!  This is the "light" SLR traveling kit.  One of these days, I'll bring it into Photoshop, and label everything in the photo.

growing young

Happy 50th Birthday to my brother, Mark!  

"It takes a long time to grow young."

- Pablo Picasso

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If you can guess what this is, you'll get a special surprise. 

buds

It may feel like winter. 

But I can already see the signs of spring.

And I know..

...it's going to be a good year.