Hi John – I was having trouble getting up on your website, so I thought I’d just send you an email.

Thanks for sending me the additional stones.  I really enjoy having them and taking them with me when I travel.
 
I just returned from a 2-week trip to Mali. The city of Segou is right on the Niger River.  You told me that Sam loved water, so I threw a stone into the river. There is all sorts of activity along the river in Segou: people washing clothes, fishing, bathing.  I guarantee you he won’t be bored there.