Another trip to Teriya Bugu

A few weeks ago we went to our favorite place in Mali, Teriya Bugu, with Dawson's teachers Brian and Julie, and the Gilillands who have recently moved to Mali (he is a OBGYN who worked in infertility ans she is a dental assistant). As always, we had a great time there.

One of the many weird statues there. I really just love the colors and lighting in the picture.

Capturing some of our last times together before they left.

Enjoying the pool

John, the animal whisperer

One of the monkeys had had a baby only a couple months before. It was neat to watch how she hung on her mother.

So the boys wanted to be baby monkeys.

Since we were the first guests in several weeks there we had the run of the place. Instead of staying behind the gates, John just entered the gated area to get closer to the animals. Dawson enjoyed getting to see "Fast Eater" up close.

Brian, Julie and baby Caleb

on the playground...

this is what they really look like most of the time

I always enjoy the peacocks. They are so pretty.