May 21, 2014 Wednesday

The British Ballerina and I did some bar work.  Not the liquid type, the toe pointing, knee bending type.  It isn't all leg work, try holding your arms up for that long a time and make it look as effortless as they do, ha!


Joshua chapter 1 - Joshua led the Israelites into the promised land and was told by God that wherever their foot landed was theirs.  God also reminded them to keep the 10 Commandments and they would prosper and live good lives and that He would always be with them.  Good news then and now.


On this day:
1819 - Bicycles were first seen in the U.S. in New York City. They were originally known as "swift walkers." of course it was in New York, because of the traffic.
1997 Nicole and I took a bike ride after dinner.  She was 12 then but still liked to take those long bike rides to the marina or wherever.  They usually ended with an ice cream cone.  Take a bike ride today!  Or a swift walk.


Parenting - Those grad party invites are coming in.  Got one for Amy yesterday and reminded Mom how she used to comment about "that man" that always brings the little baby to church on Sunday alone.  That man was Tim and his wife was a nurse and worked very often on Sundays.  It was important to Tim that the baby be raised in the church, and now she is graduating high school, a beautiful girl and going to Valpraiso University in the fall.  God's blessings to Amy!


Book Club - Mornings on Horseback by David McCullough.  Sorry its taking so long to read this.  Good story though, lots of history.


Venezuela - Having fun in South America -

Venezuela things to see and do

Tourist offices

Venezuela Tourist Department UK

1 Cromwell Road, South Kensington, London, SW7 2HR, Venezuela
Tel: 020 7584 4206
Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 0900-1300, 1400-1700.

www.mintur.gob.ve/mintur

Things to see and do

Adventure activities in the Andes

Enjoy the novelty of skiing in the tropics: the highest Andean peaks of the Cordillera de Mérida have a permanent snowline and can be skied between November and June, though at an altitude of 4,270m (14,000ft) this is recommended only for the hardiest. Several of the country's highest peaks are located here and specialist local agencies offer experienced guides and equipment in the nearby city of Mérida. This is also the base for a whole range of adrenalin-pumping activities, including mountaineering, mountain-biking and paragliding.

Angel Falls

Angel Falls is the tallest waterfall in the world, and, for many, it is also the most stunning. Its glistening waters spill from the rim of an ancient sandstone tepuy (plateau) into a freefall of nearly one kilometre (0.6 miles) before crashing into a pool. Double rainbows can often be seen in the spray-drenched air above. Located in Canaima National Park, 600km (373 miles) south of Ciudad Bolívar, the waterfall was made public in 1937 by American pilot Jimmie Angel, who was searching for gold in the area. Angel Falls used to be a holy site for the region’s original inhabitants, and is still sacred to the local indigenous people today. Tours can be made by boat or plane or ‘fly-by’ on scheduled flights from Ciudad Bolivar.


Enjoy the Day!  Make it memorable!