Happy October

So, it is October and I am missing the leaves changing colors and the beauty that is fall in Omaha. I will miss the sweet smell of the leaves on the ground and the crisp Autumn mornings. I will miss the trips to the apple orchard and the harvest signs on all around. However, as much as I long to see and smell the beauty of fall at home....I am enjoying October in Sierra Leone. The first day of October I spent swimming in the ocean and basking in the African sunshine. We took the Zizer kids to the beach Sunday afternoon and hung out there until the sun went down. The scenery all around could rival any Caribbean beach. The water was the perfect temperature and not too deep. It only came about to my waste. The waves were big and tossed us about, but not too strong that would make them unable to be enjoyed. The kids played and laughed. We dug in the sand and Jeremy even engaged in a pick up game of soccer. I was even able to squeeze in a little down time to read and relax in the sea breeze. The sunset was breath taking! I have never seen a sunset like it. The sun was big and orange and enveloped in white illuminated clouds. It seemed as though it was right there for you to touch. I know it is probably not a good idea to stare directly at the sun but I couldn't take my eyes away. I was mesmerized until it slipped down beyond the horizon and was gone. I am kicking myself for not having my camera. Although, I doubt even a camera could have captured how beautiful it really was!! So, please don't feel too sorry for me because I am missing the beauty of fall at home...I will make due! :P