Last month, our extended family had a wonderful vacation at the Chautauqua Institution, in Chautauqua, NY (upstate, western NY state). Highlights of the week were lectures by Professor Donald Johanson (pictured below signing my copy of Lucy’s Legacy), as well as:
- Annie Griffiths Belt, National Geographic photographer
- Wade Davis, ethnobotanist, photographer, author, The Serpent and the Rainbow
- Kobie Boykins, NASA engineer, Mars Expedition Rovers program
- Mattias Klum, National Geographic photographer, filmmaker
Dr. Johanson signing my copy of Lucy's Legacy
We rented a house on the grounds, and spent a week enjoying lectures, concerts, beautiful weather, and wonderful grounds. It’s like a really nice small town, gated. It’s a very family-friendly environment, and there is nice beach on the lake.
The Catholic House sponsored a couple of excellent lectures as well, and Mass was offered daily. Did I mention the weather was wonderful? We’ll be going back next year; I can see why people go back to Chautauqua religiously (no pun intended :) ).
Chautauqua 2009
Chautauqua 2009
Chautauqua 2009
More pictures are on the Picture page (Chautauqua)