Pre-Trip Memories in the U.S.A.

This will mostly be a photo collection with brief comments about our June 2017 visit to Slovakia, and a few other pre- and post- trip pics as well.  Enjoy the trip with us!!   :-) 

Love those Slovak mountain hikes!!  

Disclaimer / apology ---- I can hardly believe it, but despite the MANY photos I took on our trip, in addition to the times Tim snapped some extra shots, there were some terrible lapses, and I actually have NO photos of several wonderful meetings with dear friends.  :-(   Sorry!!  


Des Moines, Iowa - May 26

Welcoming Nicola (my former student in Slovakia) to Iowa.  She is a counselor this summer at Riverside Bible Camp.

Ankeny, Iowa - May 26

Tim and our neighbor, Curran, wearing their Slovakia caps to welcome Nicola to Iowa! 

Nicola's first taste of American treats --- a S'more at our neighbors' house across the street!  

Ankeny, Iowa - May 27

Free pie at Village Inn in Ankeny for our Slovak guest!

At the restaurant with my parents, Nicola from Slovakia, niece/nephew from Chicago, and sister from Virginia  

Story City, Iowa - May 28

Dropping off Nicola at Riverside Bible Camp.

Story City, Iowa - May 30

A lunch meeting with Dr. Munsen, a dear friend who was the kids' Ames Children's Choir director.

Ankeny, Iowa - June 2

Lute and Tim: the Boone High School Girls' Tennis Team Co-Coaches after the State Meet in Ankeny.  

Woodbury, Minnesota - June 4

In Minnesota, staying with Paul, Alana, and Zahra before our flight to Vienna.

Enjoying our granddaughter, Zahra!!  :-)

Just chillin' with Zahra outside on a beautiful day!