Hey Hey for the Monkeys

This is "Lola". Lola's mother was killed and folks here rescued the baby. I had Lola the first day she was in camp. My house was a very popular place to visit while Lola was here. She also fell in love with Greg. "Smart girl"......

A trip to Europe

After three and a half long months in Malabo, Greg was ready to take a trip - we flew to Zurich, then took a train to Innsbruck, Austria to visit relatives before continuing on to Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy for a few days...

The Apartment, now decorated

We got our sea shipment, now it looks a little more like a home!

Cousin Martin & family

Martin, his wife Anja and girls Valentina & Theresa (named for our grandmother).

How Cool is This

You will never guess how I spent my 4th of July. In the morning I went to the US Embassy, here in Malabo, and helped the Ambassador's wife, Nelda Johnson, a Cordon Bleu trained chef, prepare hors d' oeuvers for the dignatary party that evening.

The Menu

Puff Pastry filled with Smoked Turkey, dried cranberries and onion
Smoked Salmon w/ cream cheese on toast
Sushi

Virginia baked ham in homemade rolls
Black Bean and Cheese Quesadillas
Meatballs in a tomato onion sauce
Crab Puffs on a cracker
Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream, first time ever to be in EG.

Greg and I attended the Embassy party that evening. We didn't get to see any fireworks but for me it was still the ultimate day.

Brian in Malabo

Brian joined us in Malabo shortly after I got here. I think he had an interesting time. There is not a lot to do, but we found something to do each day. I enjoyed most of all, the times Brian and I would play pool (at the clubhouse or on the Wii) and cooking with him. Cooking is such a pleasure and a unique experience since we have to improvise once in a while. Brian was up to the challenge each time. Although he didn't do it up often, his Mohawk haircut was a hit everywhere. Brian and I helped distribute the school supplies Marathon provides for a few of the schools. That was an eye opening experience for both of us. Some of the schools are boarding schools and the children take part in cleaning up after meals and doing there own laundry. It is not uncommon to not have electricity during the day. So the classrooms can be dark if it is a cloudy day. The language in EG is Spanish, so Brian and I didn't always understand what was being said but that didn't pose a problem, if we didn't have an interpreter we said the few words we knew in Spanish and one of the students would know a little bit of English and we were able to get by. It was like playing Charades, acting out and pointing to things. It was great fun. Africans are a very friendly, emotional people, so we were very aware of how appreciative the students and teachers were to receive the supplies we brought.

Brian said he plans on coming back at Christmastime. We look forward to seeing him then.

Brians' Scenes from Malabo

On the way to Luba

Looking towards Punta Europa (where we live) on the way to Luba

On our way to Basile

Road to Basile

Driving through Malabo

Cows walking through town is not uncommon

Dorm room at one of the schools

Laundry day at the school. These sheets are hanging in the hallway outside of the rooms.

At the Market

The telephone company

The new football (soccer) stadium

End of the day

Books for Bioko

Sorting supplies at an ex-pat's house.


Our first school was in Basile, up a mountain road

More Schools

School in Sampaka

Beside school supplies we also delivered furniture Marathon donated.




School in Malabo

Getting Groceries

Goodbye at The Perry's

Goodbye to Sid and Dolly who taught us what Texas cooking was all about.