July 4th: INDEPENDENCE DAYS

The pluralization was fully intended.

I celebrated Independence Day with a Thanksgiving meal. Thanksgiving in July = Amazing. That's Isabella.

Cape Verde celebrated it's 34th anniversary of Independence on July 5th. I was supposed to go to the beach for a BBQ on Sunday morning, but had a pretty ragin' fever. Definite bummer. On the upside the fever broke after three days and now I'm feeling really good now. (Stop worrying Ma)

July 3rd, 2009: SCHOOL'S OUT FOR SUMMER...almost

Classes officially ended on July 3rd. It's been a good year. For the next month I start a lighter schedule (mornings) and my primary responsibilities are proctoring and grading exams and attending thesis defenses.

I was invited by my second year students to celebrate the end of the year with a dinner and festa at one of their houses. I finally had my camera with me to take some pictures of my students.

June 30th - HERITAGE

CONGRATS TO HERITAGE'S CLASS OF 2009!!! PARABENS!

June 21st: BAIA PA PE

We went to Baia on foot. Pics from our three hour trek. That's Jaqueline hailing from the island of Sal, and my co-worker Dominika's son who was rocking a pretty awesome fake tattoo and playing the part of "rockin' biker" thanks to Fritz's care package.

June: DARON'S DESPIDIDA

The first volunteer has left us. "Bullayyyy"

Follow my Mom's advice: be careful on your travels is that another ferry ride. wear sun screen and life vest!!!!!!