Thought some people might like to see this. More to come.Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Monday, September 28, 2009
Over a month of our life in...Michigan, Puerto Rico and Dominica
So I know I'm behind. I admit it. This past month has been crazy and this post is crazy long so...Moving on.
Ben is done with his first year of medical school. Yay!!! The day after the test we finally hung out with our friends Liz, Jason and Emmy. Liz is such a wonderful friend, because she is so relaxed and fun. Plus she is the most positive, energetic and inspiring person ever. I hope one day when I have a baby I will strap him/her on my back and conquer the world like she does (and still have a smile on my face- hahaha). We have been trying to hangout all semester and three days before we head to the states we finally do. Yay for following through.
We all decided to go on a hike to the river I mentioned a few posts back. This time we took the quick trail up and cut through a ton of lemongrass. You can see Jason, Liz with Emmy and Me. It was a funny time except for all the lemongrass paper cuts I got.
Me and Ben.
Getting a head message?? It was fun.
On our way to MICHIGAN!!! Oh wait, we have a ridiculous delay at the Puerto Rico airport. Short version of the story is we get stuck outside the airport for 7 hours!! All because some idiot put mercury in a bottle, in his suitcase, and it broke. This event is known as a "mercury spill" which causes the whole airport to shut down, as well as gazillion police and firetrucks, EMT and us army to come to the scene. It also produces chaotic-ness! Once they started letting people enter the airport it became crazy. Everyone was trying to get through a sliding glass door through a bottleneck sidewalk that they then didn't let people through. Opps! False alarm- we are being annoying. It became a fiasco of screaming, crying, fainting sardines. It was one of those moments in life that you pause and look at what you are in the middle of and laugh at yourself thinking, "am I really experiencing this?". Nevertheless we made it home to Michigan after another layover in Baltimore Maryland. We also had problems on the way back- you'll have to ask for those details.
Us about two hours into our experience. We just got water and didn't know what was coming so we still have our ok/happy faces on.
Part of the mess outside the airport.
Ben getting a little more antsy. It doesn't look too packed, because this is taken about 30 minutes before we enter the catastrophe!
So now we are suddenly in Michigan! Yay. We went to Michigan over the break to have our second wedding reception for my side of the family. It was so much fun. My mom did an amazing job on the yard- we had a simple open house at my parents house. A tent, trillions of sunflowers, yummy ice cream, pies, sandwiches and great family and friends. Unfortunately we didn't catch any photos on our camera- so hopefully friends and family who did can send us a link. I want to thank my Mom and Dad for everything. And thank you to everyone who helped out. It was perfect and so much fun. Thank you tons.
While we were there, Ben's parents were able to come. I was super excited because they could finally put a face with all my stories. It was so great to show them Cranbrook, my home, Ann arbor, the farmers market, community fair, elephant ear wagon and parade. Thank you for coming it meant a ton to us!
Bill (Ben's dad), Ben and I next to the Jonas fountain at Cranbrook. The weather in Michigan was surprising cool, an early fall temp. of 65 degrees. But we loved it! We could finally put on some pants and a sweater.
My name is up on the wall at Cranbrook!!! Here I am pointing to it! Yay class of 2005!
At the parade with cousin Isaac. He has a pretty fun Mohawk haircut. I don't know if he was super happy to sit next to me, because I pancaked him to the ground to get some candy at the parade. It was funny, but also a little over dramatic. Sorry Isaac. I'm all about getting the most candy and don't even eat hardly any of it.
Nathan (my brother), Chelsea (his girlfriend), Pete (his dog) and me at the parade.
And now we are back to Dominica. Ben and I decided to go on a hike behind campus and up a hill. It has confirmed how much I need to get in shape for Patagonia come Christmas.
Me and lemongrass.
Ben stopping for a picture.
Banana tree.
While we were on the hike we found a place called the barbwire. While we were looking over the fence one of the people renting out the place came and talked with us. They were from Australia visiting for a month and were nice enough to show us around the retreat. It consisted of a manicured garden, patio area, cottages, bathtub with mineral spring water, etc. It was pretty cool and would be fun to rent out for a visit- if your up for rustic and eclectic living. Beautiful.
Entrance to the property.
View from the second floor bedroom.
Two guys live on the property and cook you breakfast and dinner. One of them lives in this blue house.
Another cottage on the property.
So now this is when pictures get a little more random. The picture below is of the main street running along campus. I though people might be interested to see what we walk along everyday. Campus is on the left. The grocery store and restaurants on the right.
Earlier this week we had a baptism at church. The girl who was baptised is named Lena. She is super sweet and friendly. Very exciting.
Here she is in the ocean getting baptised.
After the baptism we had a bonfire down the beach for the Wilderness Medicine Club that Ben is president of. It was a lot of fun and a great turnout. We got a few of our friends from church to join. Which will make it even more fun.
Hot dogs and s'mores. Yum. S'mores here are made of cookies, marshmallows and nutella.
Ben and I cooking hot dogs. We were sweating. And I'm only wearing a dress because I walked over straight from the baptism. But don't be fooled....I have a suit on underneath.
Sunset at the bonfire. Here I am talking with Liz and her baby.
Beautiful Dominica.
I know this is making you all want to visit!!!!
So we are both having super fun and are enjoying life. Hopefully the posts will be a little more frequent now that we are back in the saddle.
Loving life! Hahahaha!
Ben is done with his first year of medical school. Yay!!! The day after the test we finally hung out with our friends Liz, Jason and Emmy. Liz is such a wonderful friend, because she is so relaxed and fun. Plus she is the most positive, energetic and inspiring person ever. I hope one day when I have a baby I will strap him/her on my back and conquer the world like she does (and still have a smile on my face- hahaha). We have been trying to hangout all semester and three days before we head to the states we finally do. Yay for following through.
We all decided to go on a hike to the river I mentioned a few posts back. This time we took the quick trail up and cut through a ton of lemongrass. You can see Jason, Liz with Emmy and Me. It was a funny time except for all the lemongrass paper cuts I got.
Me and Ben.
Getting a head message?? It was fun.On our way to MICHIGAN!!! Oh wait, we have a ridiculous delay at the Puerto Rico airport. Short version of the story is we get stuck outside the airport for 7 hours!! All because some idiot put mercury in a bottle, in his suitcase, and it broke. This event is known as a "mercury spill" which causes the whole airport to shut down, as well as gazillion police and firetrucks, EMT and us army to come to the scene. It also produces chaotic-ness! Once they started letting people enter the airport it became crazy. Everyone was trying to get through a sliding glass door through a bottleneck sidewalk that they then didn't let people through. Opps! False alarm- we are being annoying. It became a fiasco of screaming, crying, fainting sardines. It was one of those moments in life that you pause and look at what you are in the middle of and laugh at yourself thinking, "am I really experiencing this?". Nevertheless we made it home to Michigan after another layover in Baltimore Maryland. We also had problems on the way back- you'll have to ask for those details.
Us about two hours into our experience. We just got water and didn't know what was coming so we still have our ok/happy faces on.
Part of the mess outside the airport.
Ben getting a little more antsy. It doesn't look too packed, because this is taken about 30 minutes before we enter the catastrophe!So now we are suddenly in Michigan! Yay. We went to Michigan over the break to have our second wedding reception for my side of the family. It was so much fun. My mom did an amazing job on the yard- we had a simple open house at my parents house. A tent, trillions of sunflowers, yummy ice cream, pies, sandwiches and great family and friends. Unfortunately we didn't catch any photos on our camera- so hopefully friends and family who did can send us a link. I want to thank my Mom and Dad for everything. And thank you to everyone who helped out. It was perfect and so much fun. Thank you tons.
While we were there, Ben's parents were able to come. I was super excited because they could finally put a face with all my stories. It was so great to show them Cranbrook, my home, Ann arbor, the farmers market, community fair, elephant ear wagon and parade. Thank you for coming it meant a ton to us!
Bill (Ben's dad), Ben and I next to the Jonas fountain at Cranbrook. The weather in Michigan was surprising cool, an early fall temp. of 65 degrees. But we loved it! We could finally put on some pants and a sweater.
My name is up on the wall at Cranbrook!!! Here I am pointing to it! Yay class of 2005!
At the parade with cousin Isaac. He has a pretty fun Mohawk haircut. I don't know if he was super happy to sit next to me, because I pancaked him to the ground to get some candy at the parade. It was funny, but also a little over dramatic. Sorry Isaac. I'm all about getting the most candy and don't even eat hardly any of it.
Nathan (my brother), Chelsea (his girlfriend), Pete (his dog) and me at the parade.And now we are back to Dominica. Ben and I decided to go on a hike behind campus and up a hill. It has confirmed how much I need to get in shape for Patagonia come Christmas.
Me and lemongrass.
Ben stopping for a picture.Banana tree.
While we were on the hike we found a place called the barbwire. While we were looking over the fence one of the people renting out the place came and talked with us. They were from Australia visiting for a month and were nice enough to show us around the retreat. It consisted of a manicured garden, patio area, cottages, bathtub with mineral spring water, etc. It was pretty cool and would be fun to rent out for a visit- if your up for rustic and eclectic living. Beautiful.
Entrance to the property.
View from the second floor bedroom.
Two guys live on the property and cook you breakfast and dinner. One of them lives in this blue house.
Another cottage on the property.So now this is when pictures get a little more random. The picture below is of the main street running along campus. I though people might be interested to see what we walk along everyday. Campus is on the left. The grocery store and restaurants on the right.
Earlier this week we had a baptism at church. The girl who was baptised is named Lena. She is super sweet and friendly. Very exciting.
Here she is in the ocean getting baptised.After the baptism we had a bonfire down the beach for the Wilderness Medicine Club that Ben is president of. It was a lot of fun and a great turnout. We got a few of our friends from church to join. Which will make it even more fun.
Hot dogs and s'mores. Yum. S'mores here are made of cookies, marshmallows and nutella.Ben and I cooking hot dogs. We were sweating. And I'm only wearing a dress because I walked over straight from the baptism. But don't be fooled....I have a suit on underneath.
Sunset at the bonfire. Here I am talking with Liz and her baby.
Beautiful Dominica.
I know this is making you all want to visit!!!!So we are both having super fun and are enjoying life. Hopefully the posts will be a little more frequent now that we are back in the saddle.
Loving life! Hahahaha!
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)