paddln'

On Thursday we took out the big canoe and shoved about 16 people into the darn thing and spent the day paddling around Diablo Lake. We were graced with blue skies and warm weather (by warm, i mean almost 70 degrees). Along the way, we would stop at various spots on the lake and play games or various teaching exercises to get us ready for the 5th graders that will be invading our space in two weeks. So, if i see you this weekend, don't be alarmed if i start chanting big booty big booty big booty or patty go perch go peep. I'm just trying to remember everything right now. Also, if you are intrigued by any of these games, i'm pretty sure we could integrate them into drinking games as well. Regardless, it was a fantastic day on the lake. It helped ease a lot of the stress i've had getting ready for teaching since i've never done it before. Now, all i have to do is learn the curriculum and more of the various plants i listed the other day and i'm totally set. no pressure.

frogs eggs!!!

the infamous "Monkey Island." In the 1930's, they set chimpanzees loose on the island as a tourist attraction. Nice work Seattle City Light

Paddling up the gorge to Ross Dam

tippy canoe

views of hwy 20 from below

Ross Dam