Wednesday, August 29, 2007

More Balkan Camp

***DISCLAIMER: Our digital camera sulked all weekend and wouldn't turn on. The disposables I bought late in the week were crap, a problem compounded, I suspect, by a Walgreen's employee who exposed half our pictures. >:I ***

We all had to find pockets of solitude throughout the campground to try and practice. Rachel was practicing all week. She liked to sit by the tree near her cabin and try to confuse the advanced accordion class that met nearby.

At the auction, a newlywed couple won a 20-minute Macedonian serenade while lounging in the private gypsy caravan that some Balkan Campers designed themselves and towed to camp. A furious accordion storm ensued, and there was much rejoicing.

Everyone has to choose a volunteer job for the week. Jerry and I worked Kefana on Thursday night. Jerry caught me in my apron here asthe party went on behind me.

Friday before the performances begin.

My supportive and talented fellow accordion students Shel and Rachel after cramming on the Macedonian tune in preparation for student performances.

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