First Weekend

Well, I figured it was about time to attach some photos to add to the ambiance of the whole academy experience. This first photo is of my running partner from this evening's run. Actually there are deer all over the base and most of them barely take notice when you run by. In fact, the other day I was running on the track and there were two deer literally munching away right next to the track!

They wander throughout the facility just munching away. Rumor has it that they know that they are protected on the base which is why they don't scurry off. Makes for interesting scenery at least.

The second photo is Lunga Lake at sunset. This lake is right next to the academy and there is a four mile running route along the northern edge of the lake. We've been out there a number of times in the morning, and it's amazing how damp and humid it is. During the day it just gets hot and humid, but at least there is plenty of shade. No telling yet if one is allowed to swim in the lake.

This was the first weekend and a number of the local folk went home. Some others went out exploring some of the local sights. I went to Fredricksburg with two of my suitmates, but not to see any of the historic sights. One of our classes actually takes us on a behind the scenes tour, so we get to save some money there. Instead we used it as an excuse to escape the compound.

It was nice to relax a little bit, sleep in, and do some swimming and running. Oh yeah, I also managed to do a little work for my classes knocking out three writing assignments. I figure if I get ahead of some of my class work now, then I won't have to stress about them come finals time and I can enjoy the scenery while everyone else is locked in the library.

I got more very cute photos from home, my favorite was Viana playing with a bubble maker, too cute! And for those of you who haven't heard Viana has hit the big time, one of her photo shoots for a company called Infantino wound her on the cover of the package for one of their carry slings! Yea Viana. She now officially makes more money per hour than either of her parents! Not bad for 18-months.