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Dessert Trays703 viewsA stunning array of desserts was awaiting us in the dining room.
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Binocular Projection, continued703 viewsThe Moon has now covered up about half the Sun's disk.
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Weather Readiness702 viewsElouise came prepared for extreme winter weather, up to and including Arctic blasts, while Chuck was all set for a balmy day at the beach.
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Welcome701 viewsThe Kaya Side Hotel's kitchen team went all-out for the post-eclipse celebration.
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Clouding Up695 viewsTowards sunset, the clouds, which had mercifully given us a clear sky for the entire eclipse, began to move in on our observation site.
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Halfway There695 viewsRick Gering and Jim Windlinger keep tabs on the progress of the eclipse by monitoring their equipment, while Mike Treder and Pat Bush check out the projections on the sheet.
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No Takers688 viewsThe paddleboats and jet skis were idle on Eclipse Day, and the gaily decorated cabanas were mostly deserted. Everyone was watching the eclipse.
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Taking the High Ground678 viewsI guess these people figured they could get a better view of the eclipse by being a bit closer to the Sun.
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More Cabbage Flowers675 viewsThere was a great variety of cabbage flowers. These used carved radishes, zucchini squash carved to look like lilies, etc. Incredible food artistry!
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Piece de Resistance668 viewsThe Kitchen Team makes their grand entry with their masterpiece, the Nuclear Bombe, otherwise known as a Baked Alaska.
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Curtain Call654 viewsJerry & Sandie take a break for a celebratory snapshot after third contact.
 
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