Saturday, December 18, 2010

Happy Thanksgiving!

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Even in a country that doesn’t have a clue what Thanksgiving is, we were able to have some fun and celebrate our American holiday.  J was able to get the day off from the office and be at home for a full day.  The Saturday before Thanksgiving we had a nice dinner with several of the families from the office.  We enjoyed all the trimmings…turkey, sweet potatoes, stuffing, rolls, pumpkin pie, and all kinds of fun desserts!

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However on Thanksgiving Day, we decided not to stuff ourselves with a huge meal but instead zip-line through the jungles of our country with a friend who was visiting from the states.  L was scared to death, but we made sure she was safe and enjoyed screaming her way through all the zip-lines.

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Just arriving at Flight of the Gibbon and suiting up.

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We are ready…gear and all!

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Our friend Jason is ready for the ride of his life!

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Not the first sign L wants to see!

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L still sporting a smile.

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Us with our guide and friend, Mr. B! 

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The boys with Mr. B.  He comes to the community center and hangs out.

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A gibbon in the wild!  Look closely!

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L getting ready for the longest zip-line…800 meters!

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She survived with a smile on her face, but no voice!

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Our friend Jason playing on the zip-line.

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Walking through the jungle

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All three of us riding together.

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L survived all 33 platforms and zip-lines.  She enjoyed it.

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J had been wanting to come to the Flight of the Gibbon since we arrived 11 months ago.  Finally, we made it happen!

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Mr. B just riding along and chillin’

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J about to attempt the second longest zip-line.

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We almost made it home without L dying.

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Happy Thanksgiving!

1 comment:

Jane said...

I think this looks like a blast... but then I like motorcycles and sky diving. I can't think of too many things that would be more fun than ziplines through the jungle. WOW!

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