The interviews were a lot of work, but Nico appeared to have fun with it and is pleased with the results. Meanwhile, Kyle had a double practice today for the high-school soccer team tryouts. One of the challenges is to run 2 miles in under twelve minutes. Kyle was one of the few freshman who passed the test.
Today we experienced a media onslaught. Nicolai and I did three television and one radio interview about our upcoming Kilimanjaro coming of age adventure. Nico was a cool cucumber, the same of which can not be said for the father. The links to the various sites are embedded above. 
As I stumbled downstairs for breakfast this morning, I found this creature rocking on our sun porch. I asked the creature what it was doing. The creature said it was rocking. This fact not having escaped my keen powers of observation, I persisted and inquired of the creature why it was covered from head to toe in a blanket. The creature said it was cold. This was the end of our conversation, I ate breakfast, and have not seen the creature since.
Every evening our little gymnast entertains us with roughly 100 or so cartwheels and roundoffs. It should be noted that most of these routines traverse the sight line to the living room TV.
This evening I was in charge of salad preparation. Fresh picked tomatoes courtesy of our neighbor, basil from our garden, combined with mozzarella, virgin olive oil, and balsamic vinegar. I think of my dad everytime I eat this dish.
Along the walk I was lucky to catch this butterfly. They are so hard to photograph because they take off the moment you approach. Although it is a little over exposed, I like the back lighting through the wings.
Jeanine, Nala and I returned to the Minuteman National Park today. I did the entire 7.5 mile Battle Road trail with a 15 pound day pack. Jeanine and Nala did 6 miles. Pictured here is one of the historic home along the path.
Jeanine and I went for a walk on the Minuteman Trail this evening. In four years of living in Concord I have never taken the time to appreciate this wonderful local treasure.
The setting sun through the tall grass. My art shot for the day.
Jeanine encouraged me to take this photo, but I have no idea what kind of plant it is.
Nala was keenly interested in the approaching Golden.
This evening Jeanine, Maya, Nala, and I went for a nice walk on Mattison field which was freshly mowed and the hay bailed.
To break up the return drive we paused in North Conway for a little shopping, lunch, and card playing.