Home at last. . .

Well, two days in Cali turned into 5. I just wasn't ready to come home quite yet I guess. I had a really nice transition time in San Diego. And spending time with Erik was really nice. Although our relationship has changed a lot, he is still one of my best friends and I miss him so much. It was great to just be with my friend again. You'd think after a month in a tropical, beautiful country I wouldn't really still need time to "relax," but, I did. I didn't really know it until I was back in the US, but once there, I needed to just have some time to get my head together. I did a little shopping (the usual essential errands when out of Nome), visited with Erik, and truly relaxed before coming back to Nome. Although I'm tired at the moment, since I flew all night and am now back to work, in general, I feel really good. I feel ready to be back home. My dogs are so cute and so fat (someone has been feeding them well I think) and were so happy to see me. The three of us cuddled on the living room floor for about an hour when I got home. Its so good to hug them again. The sun is shining and there is so much snow! Its a balmy 17 below and believe it or not, it feels really really good. Iditarod is underway, there are new faces roaming around Nome, and soon we'll have the first mushers coming in. Exciting times for Nome. . . I'll work on posting pictures this weekend.