Reunion

Thirty plus years ago, Mike & Dodey were our youth pastors. It's been about 32 years since we've seen them. Back then, they were adults and we were kids. Now, we're almost the same age! They are missionaries in Chile and have been for a long time.

We were thrilled to have the chance to see them again (after their week of vacation in the Pigeon Forge area). Our visit over breakfast went by oh so quickly. We feel like we could have talked for hours more. But they had a long drive ahead of them and we had another engagement ourselves.

After saying good-bye, Larry & I headed straight home because we had the opportunity to cruise the Southern Belle (a riverboat) for free. It's a little reward for volunteering at Riverbend - a local festival. The boat meandered a little ways down stream and up stream a bit and then back again. It gave me a good opportunity to get a few more photos.

Southern Belle

Aquariums (Ocean & River)

Rock Climbers (two of them)

The River Aquarium

Okay - so Seahorses aren't in rivers (fresh water, you know). Don't ask me why they put the seahorse exhibit in the River Aquarium. I'm just glad they're there because they are so interesting.

There is an Ocean Aquarium next door. Laura and I visited that one a few months ago. This time she and I took a couple hours in the fresh water. I'm going to post a whole punch of photos in my online photo album soon. Let me know if you want the link to that.

Here's a sampling. The first is me, petting a Sturgeon. Then, we got a kick out of the turtles - of course!

Creation Museum

Nearly two weeks ago now, Larry and I met Carl and Karen in Cincinatti (they traveled from Indiana on their Victory motorcycle) with the express purpose of visiting the new Creation Museum. But first, we had dinner and spent the night - going to the museum first thing Saturday morning. We were fortunate that they opened a little early and we got in before the big crowds started.

It was interesting to say the least. A little entertaining, a little educational, and a little evangelical - though not really geared for the skeptic.

Adam names the critters.

Noah's Art model - A cut-away of just a portion .