Recently

Out of Antarctica and into the "real world". Its been over a month since my sweet redeployment and its been quite the experience. I'll skip all of the social anxiety/culture shock/post-traumatic issues that are involved with coming out of an Antarctic winter, but trust me that there are many. Some of you had the pleasure of witnessing my "recovery" and I thank you for your support. Here are some pics since departure, or arrival for that matter...

5 minutes from heading north, 6 weeks ago

"recovery bench" the following day

Sumner from the Bridal Veil Track

After a quick NZ stint it was off to Alaska and the Kenai Peninsula with the likes of Johnny Oxley, Bill Gange, and Jason Proetz (who included all his lovely friends from the Alaska Wildland Adventure Lodge). We caught some huge fish, cold beers, and great Fall colors.

first day on the river

big rainbows

autumn johnny

Back to MN was short but sweet. Did the state-wide family tour, a trip to Bayfield for Apple Fest (sort of), and had a great Duluth reunion. 2 weeks of MN and off to WA. Spent time in Seattle and Bellingham before hitting the road south with my shiny new bicycle. The West Coast Bicycle Brewery Tour 2008 has been launched. Minus lots of detail and witty commentary, that about does it for the catch-up. Next time I find an internet connection and some time, it'll be dedicated to the the first leg of the trip, the Pacific NW.