So...I might be addicted to this whole ABC format~ Enjoy the synopsis of my two week vacation home!!
Allman Brother Band was our official traveling music while driving all over Georgia! Thanks Mom & Dad for letting me have “Blue Sky” on repeat.
Bututs & bottlecaps were a huge hit as gifts from The Gambia
Cello concert performed by my good friend RMP
Dahlonega’s Bear on the Sqaure bluegrass festival was a perfect ending to my two weeks home. It was a sweet pleasure sitting under the dogwood trees, feeling the cool spring breeze, looking at the North Georgia mountains, eating kettle corn, listening to the pickin’ and just a grinnin’ with my Mom, Dad, Maw-Maw, Paw-Paw, and Aunt Theresa.
Easter Sunday celebrated with a sermon at Rockdale Community Church, delicious lunch at MawMaw & PawPaw’s with the family, and a lovely hike up Stone Mountain with my best friend Pitcher and his Dad
Fatou’s First Day read to Marbut Mountain Lions and Atlanta Neighborhood Charter Puppy Ninjas. We had a great time discovering similarities and differences between typical school days of American and Gambian children
Homerun, first one ever for Connor, hit on my brother Jeremy’s 34th birthday
Ice cold temperatures in Conyers compared to my usual 115˚F West African weather
Jeffree Lerner’s artwork was on display at Bear on the Square in Dahlonga, Ga~ how he paints honeybees & turtles makes me smile! My hut is going to look so stylish with his work.
Krispy Kreme chocolate iced doughnuts & a quick tour of Athens to celebrate Tiffany’s birthday
Lucy Quinn finally met~ just one of the many babies born in the last ten months
Maw-Maw’s homemade Brunswick Stew was my first meal home
Naked dogs, onion rings, fries, & Mayfield ice cream cones at The Varsity with Renee
“Old Dawg, New Dawg” was the motto while visiting my cousin Ella at UGA~ So much has changed in Athens in the last 10 months. Cannot believe she is almost finished with her freshman year of college!
Pork consumed all over the glorious state of Georgia from Big D’s in Dawsonville, Old Hickory House in Tucker, Fresh Air in Jackson, Smokin’ Pig in Macon, all the way to Southern Soul in Saint Simon’s Island
Queso, chips, margaritas, and lots of laughter at Tin Lizzy’s with the one & only Daddy Gator
Rest in Peace, Great Uncle Henry O. Lester
St. Lucia watch out! My friend Joan is going to be such an amazing Peace Corps Volunteer!!
Two new holes in my body~ got my ears gauged at Pain & Wonder in Athens.
Uncle Gene’s Christmas chocolate chip cookies made a special appearance at Easter!
Victorian on 34th in Savannah, Georgia~ current home of my wonderful friend Jessica. My parents and I had such relaxing stay right across from Forsyth Park and just a few blocks from River Street!
Watched Captain Phillips {interesting to view with the perspective of living in Africa for 10 months}, Saving Mr. Banks {absolutely loved this movie!!}, Gravity {the plane went through some terrible turbulence which made it feel real ensuing a slight panic attack}, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel {such a lovely film that reminded me of different facets of being a Peace Corps Volunteer}, All is Lost {Cast Away meets Life of Pi? Made me reconsider wanting to live on a boat. My cousin Charlie is currently working on A Walk in the Woods with Robert Redford & Nick Nolte}, American Hustle {fell asleep during this one, probably a good thing}, Music & Lyrics {an oldie but a goodie}, and Statues of Men {never knew art security took place during the wars}.
X {10} months of service down…17ish more to go! I usually send a celebratory/corny text message to my fellow group members but they are all receiving postcards from Georgia instead! {Surprise, Team ExTreme!}
Yummy Hawaiian ice with my Homeslice aka Auntie Sheryl
Zoo Atlanta was missed out on but Bear Hollow in Athens was well enjoyed! The gopher tortoises, bald eagles, brown bears, beavers, owls, and turkeys were fun to see enjoying the beautiful spring day
