Summertime

One day more.  And it's vacation.   Our plans are to go first to North Carolina, then back here for a night; then stop at Grandma's on the way up to Pittsfield.  We hope to do a little road trip to Boston, New Hampshire and Maine as well.  And then back here by the 5th of July.  It's not long enough.
 
John got back from a week in Brazil and Peru.  He says he is cured of travel.  A lost suitcase, missed flights, delayed flights, lost camera, overweight, fidgety people next to you.  Whatever happened to the romance of travel?  Whatever happened to underbooking?
 
It was nice to be back in Peru, even though it felt a little like Rip Van Winkle, after ten years.  Lots of changes - a much more prosperous country.  Lots that is the same - major traffic jams.  Interesting was a day trip to the oldest "civilization" in the Americas, that was discovered and excavated since we left Peru.  I had some great photos, but I think I mentioned that I lost my camera.  You'll have to look it up - Coral.
Other events on the trip were seeing the new Harlem Globetrotters, visitng a youth center an dlistening to Brazilian hip-hop, going to a modern dance performance in Peru, and then out for a late dinner with the dancers - very uncharacteristic.
 
Other news:  Mary is finished with her school tomorrow.  It was featured on television and radio, and even Japanese reporters were there to do a story.  Check the NPR story out below.
 
While we're away, we understand Sean and Amanda may be coming down, going to another wedding.  We hear too that Jeff and Melodie went over to Margaret's new house for a party last week.  Funny that we were not invited.
 
Annie spent last weekend in NYC, and went to a party at Glenn Close's pad.  We weren't invited to that party either.  Everyone's going to parties except us.
 
And we even heard of David and Paula's anniversary party.  Hope it was a great one.
 
Andrew has news as well, of a big bonus and more importantly of a proud parenting moment surrounding Claire's graduation.  Claire learned one of life's great lessons, but you'll have to ask her or her parents about it.  They are heading this weekend up to Green Lake for a week - the whole clan.
 
So, wish we had some photos for you - maybe next time.  Hope you're well.  Love from down here.