In addition to learning the archaeological methods in rock art research, one of the most influential reasons to participate in the SHUMLA Field Methods in Rock Art course is to have the opportunity to spend a day off in the bustling metropolis of Del Rio, Texas. Del Rio is an exciting border town filled with a variety of stimulating cultural experiences. The girls of the 2009 field school and Ken chose to experience shopping, eating lunch and going to the movie in Del Rio one Sunday afternoon. Ken chose not to shop for dresses and, regretfully, missed out on the opportunity to observe the breathtaking fashions modeled by the girls (please see photograph). Ken later joined the ladies of SHUMLA for lunch at a fantastic Thai restaurant. Lunch provided the girls and Ken an opportunity to interact with the locals of Del Rio, and the Thai food was truly delicious. With appetites satisfied and shopping bags in tote, the troupe of ladies and Ken decided to go to the movies to watch the highly recommended StarTrek movie. Some cried while others laughed, and all enjoyed the cultural experiences of Del Rio. The ladies of the 2009 field school and Ken walked away from a day in town excited about Del Rio fashions and ready to apply the cultural lessons learned in Del Rio to rock art research.
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