After a week back

Well after being back almost a week now, I still have lots of sorting and unpacking to do. But as of today the laundry is done. As of next week I should have some money in the bank after working again this week and I have my Teaser back. Today was a nice lazy Saturday with nothing other than laundry to do and it was glorious. It has also been nice to be back in warm"er" weather. Madison has been quite dreary however with too much fog and drizzle. Well back to laziness then for me.

A few days being touristy

Well we survived our trip to Seward and made it through the blizzard warning back into Anchorage. The drive was excellent, even in the snow. The best part was meeting Tong, a harbor seal at the sealife center. Today is my last day of vacation; time enough for a hearty breakfast, catch the iditarod start, do some last minute shopping and catch that plane. I cant believe how fast these weeks have gone by and that I will be waking up in WI after all this time in Alaska. It feels bittersweet though but all things must end and I have to return in order to graduate.

Return to civilization

Well after a week of shirking duties, I can give you an update. It was a bittersweet end in Bethel; I really was saddened at having to leave. But I can be happy knowing I made a bunch of friends, even randomly run into them in Anchorage. I spent all afternoon yesterday having a spa day to get myself reacquainted with civilized life. I had a brief tour of downtown anchorage and then had a fun night with a new friend getting mexican food and bowling. I had to repack everything this morning- made my luggage a lot more organized a bit easier to manage, especially by myself.

Well we leave in a bit for our drive to Seward, one of the best scenic drives in the country. We'll return to Anchorage for the First Friday celebrations downtown and some shopping time. We'll also be catching the Iditarod before I head out for my redeye back to Wisco. Looking forward to being home again and can't wait.