hiking in Deep Cove

After a semester of sitting in lectures, sitting in libraries, sitting writing at desks, (okay, and some sitting in cafes, too....) what better way to stretch your legs than with a hike? 

Made plans late yesterday evening to join a couple friends from church on a morning outing to Deep Cove to hike Quarry Rock—and woke up to probably the most beautiful sunny day we have had yet this spring! Had a lovely hour on the trail and ate the food we packed atop the scenic rock outcropping. Rustic lunch al fresco—with a view. 

end of semester celebration

Last night we celebrated the end of the school year with dinner and dancing, and reflecting on the gift of this past year doing life together as a community—L'chaim! (To life!) 

another visit to Oxford

I had the pleasure (in part courtesy of Regent College Student Association's conference fund) of flying back over to my dear Oxford for a week this spring to attend a conference. A lovely time with a handful of friends—lovely just to be soak in the ambiance of the town as well. Blessed by a deeply encouraging conference which again refreshed my vision for my studies at Regent... a good trip all around. 

Visited my college—Wycliffe Hall—to have lunch with my principal and tea with one of my tutors.

New College—a decent conference venue, don't you think? 

New College dining hall—they do an amazing roast duck leg. Seriously. It was served at the conference dinner last year as well because its just so good!

With friends Mari, Amanda, and Sukai at the conference

My dear friend Kathleen (who was gracious enough to let me stay with her all week) on a bridge near her characteristic haunt, Port Meadow

The springtime temperature plummeted and it snowed!! Equally beautiful and miserable. I take it back. Full disclosure: it was definitely slightly more miserable than it was beautiful. 

But all was forgiven over a last morning coffee to reflect and process at Cafe Loco with its view of Christchurch cathedral. This reconciled attitude was strongly helped by a hardworking radiator against the wall under my table, and a very decent eggs benedict. 

Gallery of Friends: 

Regent College community

Wow, my second school photo—that means I've been here over a year. Its actually coming up on a year and a half pretty quickly here, bringing me near the halfway mark of my program. I'm grateful to be studying in this community and appreciating more and more what makes it such a special place for so many.