We are officially in 3rd semester!!! it's hard to believe that our time here in Dominica is already halfway gone. Sam successfully completed 2nd semester and is happy to be moving on to third, which is supposed to be a lot easier compared to 2nd. So that will be a nice change. I complete my spring semester on Friday, and just today started my summer classes! I have two more semester to go before I am finished. Exciting times!
Well, it seems I have a lot to catch up on, so we'll go back to the month of April, the birthday month, even here in Dominica. Mary's birthday was on the 16th, our friend Gretchen's was the 12th, and mine the 26th.
This first picture is on my birthday. Finally 22! Everyone here teases me because I'm the youngest spouse that we know. So everyone was happy to see me getting older. lol.
The birthday girls! Our friends threw us a joint party, with homemade chocolate cake!
Mary and I with Rachel, our bible study leader. She left the island this semester and is now moving on to life in Michigan. She'll be a great resource when I start looking at what's next after this. 
Mary and her birthday pie!
Now for pictures from the break. We were so blessed to have Mom and Dad Campbell come for about a week and half! it was wonderful have a bit of home come down here. Overall it was a very relaxing visit. We got to see so much of the island, which was really good for Sam because since he's been in school he hasn't been around very much. And mom and dad didn't even know what day of the week it was...which means it was the perfect vacation. We were so sad to see them go, especially knowing that we won't be home again for another 8 months. Here's a bunch of pictures I took over their trip!
Here's Dad swinging through the jungle on a wild vine! (sure....) 
We happened to hit the Carib territory as the same time as a big tour group from Venezuela, so we got to see a cultural dance show that they put on. It was pretty neat. 
Dad, Sam and I swimming the chilly waters of Emerald pool!
The view from behind the falls at Emerald Pool. The water was a little too cold for mom to get in, so she got to take the pictures.
One thing everyone who visits loves down here is the fruit! We bought more grapefruit, pineapples, and mangoes this week then I think we have in the past month! It's plentiful and delicious, and often you can just pick it on the side of the road and don't even have to go buy it!
The crafts of the Caribs...definitely popular among the tourists.
Sam and his dad being their usual weird selves at Ft. Shirley. 
Mom and I with the view of campus, Portsmouth and Morne Diablotin in the background. It was a perfect day!
The small village of Soufiere, tucked beneath the mountain.
Scott's Head Village, located on the southern tip of the island. 
Swimming in the pool at the base of Trafalgar falls. The water was crystal clear and rather shockingly cold. It was so beautiful. By going under water and opening eyes, you could see the water falling in the pool and a dark cave behind it. It was quite the experience.
After cooling in the pool, we got to warm up in the natural hotsprings that were right on the trail leading to the falls.
Floating on Indian River, the place they filmed part of Pirates II.
Dad thought he'd help out our guide, Leo the Lion.
Pineapple!!
Well, I think that just about catches you up! Unfortunately we're missing all the graduation fun back home, but hope that you all are enjoying it! We miss you all a lot, but at the same time are blessed to be down here. God is good and we thank him every day for his faithfulness. Take care everyone!
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Hey guys I hope your doing well. Its a good thing you have this blog so we back in GJ can keep up with you. Have a good one.
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