Sunday, June 10, 2012

early June

local artfabric artflowers from the yardDSC_0002cascading flowers in the yard

early June, a set on Flickr.

June has started out quietly. We were without internet for a week. Not that we didn't know before, but we truly do rely on the internet to connect with the outside world. Limited internet access and no telephone. Quiet isn't bad, but the problem was quite frustrating.

We've started to collect art from local artists. I had my eye on the baobob wall hanging for quite some time and finally decided to buy it. The fabrics are representative of the Senegalese batiks. Carl chose the canvas painting. We are both drawn to the bright colors.

We are preparing for our home leave at the end of the month. We are all looking forward to our return to the states regardless of how brief it is.

Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Goree Island May 2012

DSC_0103bDSC_0050bDSC_0062bThe door of no returncolors on GoreeGoree Island Beach
Goree Island churchyard on Goreecell tower/palm treedown the barrel of a canonglue and sand for art

Goree Island May 2012, a set on Flickr.

We spent Saturday morning on Goree Island, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Very beautiful, very rustic (well, with the exception of the palm tree/cell tower). It even rained for us.