Solly as a Rock!!

A small explosive eruption of Mount St. Helens on October 1st: the first in more than a decade—followed a week of increasing earthquake activity beneath the volcano and deformation of the lava dome. This eruption sent a steam and minor ash plume to an altitude of about 10,000 feet above sea level. (source)

We want more! We want more! (By the way, great view on Mount St. Helens with the VolcanoCam, though it might be experiencing server problems every now and again.)

World Animal Day!

(this announcement was brought to you in association with my ‘lovely‘ birdies)

I woke up this morning with the sound clapping and cheering. “I know I don´t often sleep late, but there´s no need for applause when I am still in bed after 11 AM”, my sleepy mind thought. When I opened my eyes, I discovered there was no enthusiastic crowd in my bedroom. It is standing outside.

From my wintergarden, I can see them running. 21 Kilometers. 3 times they pass the apartment. Kenians in front. Amateurs in the back. Everyone is wearing white running shoes – compulsory? a gift from a sponsor? just a funny coincidence? The crowd cheers and claps. For every one: the fast, the slow and the limping.

I sip my coffee and slowly wake up to the sound of clapping and cheering.

A bit of manga anime for the weekend: He´s being attacked by various creepy tall people and you have to keep the 3 foot ninja alive!