Third Year of Whale Watching- see pictures below this post

We were told to not even try to go out and see the whales because it is really late in the season. We had friends that went out during the week for 3 hours and saw nothing. We took some friends and hoped for the best.

We get to use a nice boat that has a screen that shows any activity that is going on below us. Sure enough the Captain spotted some whales.

The boys climbed up to for a better view.

The girls were so excited.

And wow, we got up close to some whales. I don't care how many times you have the chance to do this it is always so amazing.

Here are the pics for the above in backward order!

Happy, happy Birthday!

I alway knew you would fly!

We all are thinking of you and hoping that you are having a great day. We miss you very much. Thanks for being YOU, what a joy, delight, breath of fresh air you are to us all. Thanks for your kindness and thoughtfulness and goodness. Hodeeho!!

Imunization Campaign

I had the opportunity to go out into the heart of Luanda to encourage women to immunize their children against polio and also to receive vitamin A.

We got our pep talk from Eduardo.

Then we headed out chasing down women with children. Even though my portuguese is limited to about 20 words (okay maybe more) it was great seeing people interested in helping their children.

This particular campaign has been working here in Luanda for about 3 years and as of last year there were only 9 reported cases of polio in Luanda. That is great news!