fourth in review.

roof rise.

After recovering from last night's bike ride with some blueberry pancakes (below) and Peace Corps talk, I napped and then headed to a colleague's for a 4th of July rooftop party.  The fireworks were lovely but the moon stole the show.  Tasty treats, fun conversation and a neat art project you can learn more about here.  

The project asked us to think about what independence in America means and then write it on a large piece of painted canvas.  What do you think independence means?

:)

street fireworks. 

keeping it red-white-&-blue-y with the hostess.

I think this is big Mali news - what do you think??  How did you celebrate - any favorite 4th traditions?  Next year, Abdoulaye will be here!!