The Family in Indiana
Celebrating Thanksgiving in November, 2016 Celebrating 4th July, 2022 Emily and Gareth with Addie and Kennedy – May, 2021
Des Evans
Des was born in Zimbabwe (then Rhodesia) in 1951 and was educated at Prince Edward School and the University of Rhodesia (Zimbabwe.) He qualified as a Physical Education and English teacher in 1972. Des has 3 children – Nicola, Gareth and Stacey.
Des’ Dad, Bob Evans and his step-mother Sheila Evans (Dowdeswell) emigrated to the United States in 1980 and settled in Indianapolis. Sheila subsequently coached tennis at the Indianapolis Racquet Club for 26 years. Des emigrated to the States in February 2000 and he has been a certified tennis professional at the Indianapolis Racquet Club since then. Des became a US citizen in 2013.
Nicola, Gareth and Stacey have subsequently graduated from university at either Purdue or IUPUI in Indiana. Nicola played 4 years college tennis for the IUPUI Jaguars (Division 1) and all three children won Indiana State tennis titles with Carmel High School..
Spring Vacation in Mexico
Holidaying at Dreams Riviera Maya in Puerto Morelos, Mexico – April, 2021
Summer Vacation in Florida
Family holiday at Rosemary Beach, North Florida – July, 2020
Wimbledon – Hallowed Ground
An Iconic Sporting Venue Photos by Des Evans
Carmel – A Modern City and Suburb of Indianapolis
The city of Carmel is about 16 miles north of the Indianapolis city center
Images of Indy
We have lived in greater Indianapolis (Carmel) for the past 22 years – originating from Harare, Zimbabwe.
A Sporting Legacy
Zimbabwean Roots
Beautiful Scenery in Zimbabwe
Majestic natural scenery in a beautiful African country which has so much potential The Smoke that Thunders – ‘Mosi oa Tunya” The majestic Victoria Falls on the Zambesi River – between Zimbabwe and Zambia Game Viewing in Zimbabwe Fish eagles make a swoop on the Zambezi River The […]
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