3-18-10

THROWING GOBLETS

THE MASTER TEACHES THE NOVICE

LAKE CHARLES'S ONLY ORGANIC STORE

DARK CHOCOLATE GINGERSNAP TART

SISTERS IN SUNSHINE

DOWN ON THE BAYOU

AARON REFLECTS

TREE-HUGGING HIPPIE

MATURE CYPRUS GROVE

This week we relaxed and spent time in Lake Charles with Hali & Chris. We explored town, learned to make pottery, and even heard a lecture by a local organic farmer. We went into the only organic store in town to check it out and on the calendar was a scheduled lecture by one of the few, if not the only, organic farmer in the entire state. We attended the lecture, along with about 30 older women and 3 men who were interested in learning about organic food. The farmer spoke highly of biodynamic practices but mentioned he doesn't tell too many customers about the preparations because they would think he is performing some sort of voodoo.

In addition to Hali teaching us how to throw on the wheel, which neither of us mastered, we explored Sam Houston Jones State Park. It was a swampy park with several scenic walking trails we enjoyed. At nights, mostly we took advantage of the kitchen that was at our disposal and the incredible home entertainment system Hali & Chris have in place. It features a projector, a big screen covering an entire wall, and a connection to the internet, where you can stream any movie on netflix. Incredible. We haven't exactly been roughing it the past week.

Tomorrow, we're off to Austin to check out the end of South by Southwest music festival.