This afternoon we went to little Sam’s birthday party. He’s two. Here he is dancing to the music from his new toy bus – it’s one of those repetative tunes that makes little kids happy while the adults’ toes curl.
Sheila came to La Palma with a six month contract and has stayed 24 years so far. She used to work as a software engineer at the observatory, but now she's a writer and Starlight guide.