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The inside of one of the round, elevator cars that ferry people up and down every day.

2009-11-12T16:28:48Z

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The inside of one of the round, elevator cars that ferry people up and down every day.

Here we wait to take the next elevator cars down to the bottom.

2009-11-12T16:28:48Z

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Here we wait to take the next elevator cars down to the bottom.

I'm also looking out the window.

2009-11-12T16:28:48Z

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I'm also looking out the window.

Darshana poses as she's looking out the window at the top of the arch. Thanks to the wind, we had a good sway up there. One might get the impression that one is drunk by attempting to stand ...

2009-11-12T16:29:10Z

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Darshana poses as she's looking out the window at the top of the arch. Thanks to the wind, we had a good sway up there. One might get the impression that one is drunk by attempting to stand ...

More of the Mississippi River.

2009-11-12T16:29:10Z

Sean Leather
More of the Mississippi River.

Turning around, we face directly down to the Big Muddy.

2009-11-12T16:29:10Z

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Turning around, we face directly down to the Big Muddy.

Looking south of the Court House with Busch Stadium.

2009-11-12T16:29:10Z

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Looking south of the Court House with Busch Stadium.

We took the expressway to the top of the arch. Here is downtown St. Louis looking west with the Old Court House at the bottom.

2009-11-12T16:29:10Z

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We took the expressway to the top of the arch. Here is downtown St. Louis looking west with the Old Court House at the bottom.

I'm standing beneath the Arch with a bridge over the Mississippi in the background.

2009-11-12T16:29:10Z

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I'm standing beneath the Arch with a bridge over the Mississippi in the background.

Thanks to a storm that had (almost) passed, it was very windy that day.

2009-11-12T16:29:10Z

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Thanks to a storm that had (almost) passed, it was very windy that day.

I couldn't fit the entire arch in one frame, so this is the bottom and this is the top.

2009-11-12T16:29:10Z

Sean Leather
I couldn't fit the entire arch in one frame, so this is the bottom and this is the top.

I couldn't fit the entire arch in one frame, so this is the bottom and this is the top.

2009-11-12T16:29:10Z

Sean Leather
I couldn't fit the entire arch in one frame, so this is the bottom and this is the top.

Darshana is the chimp, and I'm the buffalo. Aren't we a pair? Or should it be the other way around...?

2009-11-07T02:49:20Z

Sean Leather
Darshana is the chimp, and I'm the buffalo. Aren't we a pair? Or should it be the other way around...?

A dromedary camel.

2009-11-07T02:49:20Z

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A dromedary camel.

A pot-bellied pig.

2009-11-07T02:49:20Z

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A pot-bellied pig.

Dad scratches an African pygmy goat much to the goat's delight.

2009-11-07T02:49:20Z

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Dad scratches an African pygmy goat much to the goat's delight.

Barn Owl.

2009-11-07T02:49:20Z

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Barn Owl.

The snow leopard cleans itself.

2009-11-07T02:49:20Z

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The snow leopard cleans itself.

Relaxing snow leopards.

2009-11-07T02:49:20Z

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Relaxing snow leopards.

A Bali Mynah.

2009-11-07T02:49:20Z

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A Bali Mynah.

The red panda looks on as a caretaker cleans the crap from his cage. He apparently produces a lot. Darshana wonders how I can say that about something that's so cute.

2009-11-07T02:49:20Z

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The red panda looks on as a caretaker cleans the crap from his cage. He apparently produces a lot. Darshana wonders how I can say that about something that's so cute.

The tail of the red panda as he finishes his climb.

2009-11-07T02:49:20Z

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The tail of the red panda as he finishes his climb.

The red panda climbs up into his cave.

2009-11-07T02:49:20Z

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The red panda climbs up into his cave.

Serious-looking gray langurs.

2009-11-07T02:49:20Z

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Serious-looking gray langurs.

An Indian Muntjac.

2009-11-07T02:49:20Z

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An Indian Muntjac.

A Red-tailed Hawk.

2009-11-07T02:49:20Z

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A Red-tailed Hawk.

A Great Horned Owl.

2009-11-07T02:49:20Z

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A Great Horned Owl.

A cougar that would not come closer for a photo. He must've been too shy.

2009-11-07T02:49:20Z

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A cougar that would not come closer for a photo. He must've been too shy.

Peafowl.

2009-11-07T02:49:20Z

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Peafowl.

White-tailed deer share their space with peafowl.

2009-11-07T02:49:20Z

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White-tailed deer share their space with peafowl.

This hyena never did wake up while we passed back and forth several times. We had to stop and check his breathing to be sure he was alive.

2009-11-07T02:49:20Z

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This hyena never did wake up while we passed back and forth several times. We had to stop and check his breathing to be sure he was alive.

Some spider monkeys hanging out on the roof of their home.

2009-11-07T02:49:20Z

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Some spider monkeys hanging out on the roof of their home.

I think it's a red wolf. There's some unfortunate reflection from dirty glass.

2009-11-07T02:49:20Z

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I think it's a red wolf. There's some unfortunate reflection from dirty glass.

A grey-crowned crane.

2009-11-07T02:49:20Z

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A grey-crowned crane.

A sleeping jaguar.

2009-11-12T16:29:43Z

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A sleeping jaguar.

A colorful poison dart frog.

2009-11-12T16:29:43Z

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A colorful poison dart frog.

This green iguana sensed something interesting and came over to check me out. I wonder what it is that attracted these animals to me. My good looks? Do I smell nice?

2009-11-12T16:29:43Z

Sean Leather
This green iguana sensed something interesting and came over to check me out. I wonder what it is that attracted these animals to me. My good looks? Do I smell nice?

A Malayan water monitor.

2009-11-12T16:29:43Z

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A Malayan water monitor.

These pythons stayed warm in their bungalow.

2009-11-12T16:29:43Z

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These pythons stayed warm in their bungalow.

The family tries to figure out where to go next. Yes, it was a cold, cold day.

2009-11-12T16:29:43Z

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The family tries to figure out where to go next. Yes, it was a cold, cold day.

He seemed only marginally interested in us. Perhaps because we didn't have anything for him. I'm sure we look funny, too.

2009-11-12T16:29:43Z

Sean Leather
He seemed only marginally interested in us. Perhaps because we didn't have anything for him. I'm sure we look funny, too.

This guy came over to check us out.

2009-11-12T16:29:43Z

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This guy came over to check us out.

This family of chimpanzees is chillin' and eatin' oranges. They were the first to greet us at Warner Park Zoo.

2009-11-12T16:29:43Z

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This family of chimpanzees is chillin' and eatin' oranges. They were the first to greet us at Warner Park Zoo.

Yet another family picture with the Leathers and Darshana. Sean and Darshana are wearing Stephen's gifts, UTC sweatshirts.

2009-01-14T05:18:16Z

Sean Leather
Yet another family picture with the Leathers and Darshana. Sean and Darshana are wearing Stephen's gifts, UTC sweatshirts.

Scott and Nancy Eiselstein watch (smelly) Bear walk around looking for another biscuit. We guessed that he had probably already been given 7 or more between the two houses.

2009-01-14T05:17:32Z

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Scott and Nancy Eiselstein watch (smelly) Bear walk around looking for another biscuit. We guessed that he had probably already been given 7 or more between the two houses.

Here we have Robin Eiselstein, Emily (Eiselstein) Glover, and Richard Glover. The neighborhood dog Bear sniffs around the background.

2009-01-14T05:16:30Z

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Here we have Robin Eiselstein, Emily (Eiselstein) Glover, and Richard Glover. The neighborhood dog Bear sniffs around the background.

The Leather family models the new Leather University sweatshirts, gifts from Myron and Connie.

2009-01-14T05:15:42Z

Sean Leather
The Leather family models the new Leather University sweatshirts, gifts from Myron and Connie.

Stephen holds up the complete front pages of The New York Times from 1851 to 2008.

2009-01-14T05:14:47Z

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Stephen holds up the complete front pages of The New York Times from 1851 to 2008.

With a shocked appearance, Vicky models her new ring from Jack.

2009-01-14T05:13:59Z

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With a shocked appearance, Vicky models her new ring from Jack.

Sean received a nice surprise from his parents: an L.L.Bean rain jacket. (They have very good quality jackets.) Stephen (left) and Darshana (right) look on.

2009-01-14T05:13:18Z

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Sean received a nice surprise from his parents: an L.L.Bean rain jacket. (They have very good quality jackets.) Stephen (left) and Darshana (right) look on.

Jack shows off his carved bird ornament that Sean brought him from Utrecht.

2009-01-14T05:12:24Z

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Jack shows off his carved bird ornament that Sean brought him from Utrecht.

Sean and Darshana on Christmas morning in front of the tree.

2009-01-14T05:11:49Z

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Sean and Darshana on Christmas morning in front of the tree.

Okay, so this photo wasn't actually taken on Christmas. Rather, it is from the day after we arrived at my parents' place. Darshana appears happy to be there. Sean is trying his best to smile ...

2009-01-14T05:11:01Z

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Okay, so this photo wasn't actually taken on Christmas. Rather, it is from the day after we arrived at my parents' place. Darshana appears happy to be there. Sean is trying his best to smile ...

Whoa! That was fast. Bye, Rocky! And don't come back no more.

2009-11-06T23:58:38Z

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Whoa! That was fast. Bye, Rocky! And don't come back no more.

And the door is open! What're you waiting for, Rocky?

2009-11-06T23:58:42Z

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And the door is open! What're you waiting for, Rocky?

We drove to the recycling center, which was closed (it being a Sunday). Dad prepares to let Rocky through the gate.

2009-11-06T23:58:36Z

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We drove to the recycling center, which was closed (it being a Sunday). Dad prepares to let Rocky through the gate.

A close-up of Rocky.

2009-11-06T23:59:23Z

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A close-up of Rocky.

Darshana wouldn't get very close, but we had to prove that she was there.

2009-11-06T23:58:29Z

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Darshana wouldn't get very close, but we had to prove that she was there.

Okay, not so pitiful. He's spiteful and angry. Look at the hairs raised on the back of his neck.

2009-11-06T23:58:40Z

Sean Leather
Okay, not so pitiful. He's spiteful and angry. Look at the hairs raised on the back of his neck.

Look at that pitiful face he makes.

2009-11-06T23:58:34Z

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Look at that pitiful face he makes.

The poor guy is trapped and can't get out. We're on the back deck of my parents' house.

2009-11-06T23:58:30Z

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The poor guy is trapped and can't get out. We're on the back deck of my parents' house.

The parade of Sinterklaas and Zwarte Pieten moves on.

2008-11-15T02:19:18Z

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The parade of Sinterklaas and Zwarte Pieten moves on.

Sinterklaas ("St. Nicholas") arrives next and waves.

2008-11-15T02:19:18Z

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Sinterklaas ("St. Nicholas") arrives next and waves.

One of the Zwarte Pieten waves at the crowd.

2008-11-15T02:19:18Z

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One of the Zwarte Pieten waves at the crowd.

The Zwarte Pieten ("Black Petes") arrive. Ahead, on the right, is the "band" of Pieten who weren't playing any music.

2008-11-15T02:19:18Z

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The Zwarte Pieten ("Black Petes") arrive. Ahead, on the right, is the "band" of Pieten who weren't playing any music.

Sean stands with the Berlin Falls in the background.

2008-12-24T04:44:55Z

Sean Leather
Sean stands with the Berlin Falls in the background.

At Darshana's request, Sean uses a tree as an umbrella.

2008-12-24T04:45:12Z

Sean Leather
At Darshana's request, Sean uses a tree as an umbrella.

The center stairs leading up to the Union Buildings.

2008-12-24T04:44:56Z

Sean Leather
The center stairs leading up to the Union Buildings.

Darshana and Sean in front of the Union Buildings. J. B. M. Hertzog stands watch over Darshana's shoulder.

2008-12-24T04:45:07Z

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Darshana and Sean in front of the Union Buildings. J. B. M. Hertzog stands watch over Darshana's shoulder.

The other face of the Union Buildings garden.

2008-12-24T04:44:57Z

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The other face of the Union Buildings garden.

After lunch, Darshana and Sean drove to the Union Buildings, the official seat of the South African government. These are the gardens in front with the Pretoria city center in the background ...

2008-12-24T04:45:24Z

Sean Leather
After lunch, Darshana and Sean drove to the Union Buildings, the official seat of the South African government. These are the gardens in front with the Pretoria city center in the background ...

Happy Happy Joy Joy! Joy is from Soweto and works with Darshana.

2008-12-24T04:45:12Z

Sean Leather
Happy Happy Joy Joy! Joy is from Soweto and works with Darshana.

Akin is a MSc student from Nigeria.

2008-12-24T04:44:51Z

Sean Leather
Akin is a MSc student from Nigeria.

Minishca is a PhD student in molecular biology. You don't want to mess with her, because she can knows how to create biochemical weapons.

2008-12-24T04:44:58Z

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Minishca is a PhD student in molecular biology. You don't want to mess with her, because she can knows how to create biochemical weapons.

The next day, Darshana invited some of her friends over for lunch. Omer is a veterinary science MSc student from Sudan.

2008-12-24T04:45:03Z

Sean Leather
The next day, Darshana invited some of her friends over for lunch. Omer is a veterinary science MSc student from Sudan.

We're back on the road and headed toward Pretoria. This picture is probably taken before reaching Pilgrim's Rest.

2008-12-24T04:45:10Z

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We're back on the road and headed toward Pretoria. This picture is probably taken before reaching Pilgrim's Rest.

Darshana was right! She found him monkeying around in the trees.

2008-12-24T04:45:10Z

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Darshana was right! She found him monkeying around in the trees.

Sean peaks out from behind a rock. Darshana thinks he's sneaking around again.

2009-02-12T20:29:49Z

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Sean peaks out from behind a rock. Darshana thinks he's sneaking around again.

Darshana is happy to head down the trail.

2008-12-24T04:45:00Z

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Darshana is happy to head down the trail.

Another foggy view of God's Window.

2008-12-24T04:44:53Z

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Another foggy view of God's Window.

We paused for a rare photo of the photographer.

2008-12-24T04:45:09Z

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We paused for a rare photo of the photographer.

Darshana led the way down the trail.

2008-12-24T04:45:13Z

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Darshana led the way down the trail.

We reached the top and were somewhat disappointed with the view of mist. There is supposedly a valley down there somewhere.

2008-12-24T04:44:53Z

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We reached the top and were somewhat disappointed with the view of mist. There is supposedly a valley down there somewhere.

Sean and Darshana in front of the Window.

2008-12-24T04:45:06Z

Sean Leather
Sean and Darshana in front of the Window.

The view of God's Window was very misty. This is from a stop on the trail up to the top.

2008-12-24T04:45:05Z

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The view of God's Window was very misty. This is from a stop on the trail up to the top.

We next went to God's Window located in the Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve. Here's the description from the sign: "God's Window, overlooking the Lowveld and the escarpment, is in the mis ...

2008-12-24T04:44:45Z

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We next went to God's Window located in the Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve. Here's the description from the sign: "God's Window, overlooking the Lowveld and the escarpment, is in the mis ...

Darshana stands along the path to the falls.

2008-12-24T04:44:54Z

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Darshana stands along the path to the falls.

This is the river flowing from the base of the falls.

2008-12-24T04:45:05Z

Sean Leather
This is the river flowing from the base of the falls.

Berlin Falls is also very tall; however, we didn't get any closer than this.

2008-12-24T04:45:02Z

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Berlin Falls is also very tall; however, we didn't get any closer than this.

Berlin Falls is very picturesque.

2008-12-24T04:45:09Z

Sean Leather
Berlin Falls is very picturesque.

After the park, we went to Berlin Falls.

2008-12-24T04:45:13Z

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After the park, we went to Berlin Falls.

This is the last picture in Kruger National Park.

2008-12-24T04:45:09Z

Sean Leather
This is the last picture in Kruger National Park.

Lions, part 22 of 22. The lionesses apparently don't find anything on the road, so they head off into the brush to continue their search.

2009-11-07T03:26:45Z

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Lions, part 22 of 22. The lionesses apparently don't find anything on the road, so they head off into the brush to continue their search.

Lions, part 21 of 22.

2009-11-07T03:26:45Z

Sean Leather
Lions, part 21 of 22.

Lions, part 20 of 22. Here's a nice close-up.

2009-11-07T03:26:45Z

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Lions, part 20 of 22. Here's a nice close-up.

Lions, part 19 of 22. Sean was a bit better prepared for this pass, but it was still too close to get all of her.

2009-11-07T03:26:45Z

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Lions, part 19 of 22. Sean was a bit better prepared for this pass, but it was still too close to get all of her.

Lions, part 18 of 22.

2009-11-07T03:26:45Z

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Lions, part 18 of 22.

Lions, part 17 of 22. And here they come (synchronized) around again.

2009-11-07T03:26:45Z

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Lions, part 17 of 22. And here they come (synchronized) around again.

Lions, part 16 of 22. Sean thought this was really interesting. They both turned at exactly the same time and without looking at each other. Perhaps they both heard or smelled the same thing ...

2009-11-07T03:26:45Z

Sean Leather
Lions, part 16 of 22. Sean thought this was really interesting. They both turned at exactly the same time and without looking at each other. Perhaps they both heard or smelled the same thing ...

Lions, part 15 of 22. The lions continued their search along the road. We came to think that they might be searching for lost cubs.

2009-11-07T03:26:45Z

Sean Leather
Lions, part 15 of 22. The lions continued their search along the road. We came to think that they might be searching for lost cubs.