Friends and much more

These were all my work mates at SCICON:

On top from left to right: Stein, Nicolette, Sonia, Leo, Katie, Nicole, Danny and Alex. On the floor: Jared and myself

Most activities in SCICON take place in the outdoors and along hiking trails. There are some pre-established instructional trails, as bird watching, rock cycle and geology, forestry, astronomy and an aquatics trail. However, some other hikes are optional and in general they require a good amount of energy and stamina. Among them, the most challenging is "Sky Trail", an excursion to the top of one of the hills at about 330 feet high from sea level. The first time I hiked to the top, I almost passed out. However, not without a great effort ,I finally achieved my purpose. Why so difficult? Well, the thermometer displayed 39 degrees Celsius (103 degrees F) !!!!! The picture shows me fit and radiant with some students in front of the Hermit's cabin at the top of the mountain in a rainy day during the winter. Such a difference!

The Rainbow bridge is one of the several wood crossings over the creeks that come from the top of the sierras. It can be found in one of the long trails used for the geology and rock types instruction. I am enjoying the landscape.

When someone takes a picture and you are not ready, this is what happens. Well, well...a moment of joy with Katie.