June 16 - 24, 2013

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The final days of my time spent in the land of the Americans and the land of the Zanzibarians.  Yep, that's a word.

An abandoned John Deere back hoe in a similarly abandoned parking lot in Maynard, MA.

A ridiculously cute gaggle of toddlers on the occasion of the candle blower's third birthday in Washington, DC.

The Lincoln Memorial, as seen from the terrace of the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC.

The "super" moon in the sky we flew through on our way to my husband's surprise 40th birthday weekend in Zanzibar.

The birthday boy's smile makes the trip perfect in Nungwi, Zanzibar.

The staff of Ras Nungwi Beach Hotel set up an intimate and private beach dinner for Mark's birthday celebration.  When we finally arrived at the table for our meal, the sun was setting and the torches were alight.  They even serenaded my husband with a parade of dancers, drummers and singers and a homemade birthday cake.  

The panoramic view of Ras Nungwi beach in Zanzibar.