Full Speed Ahead!

(this was originally titled: Touchdown in Minnesota! Keep reading to find out why the title had to change.)

So, originally I had all these grand plans of getting posts up, finishing Berlin, doing London and Istanbul, on and on.

But life jumped in the way. As it so often does. I've been busy like the proverbial bee. So, fewer updates for you my faithful few.

And in the hiatus I've relocated again!

I got into Minnesota early last night.

It's funny, I had to fly for something like nearly six hours between two flights (a transfer in Pheonix of all places), but it didn't seem too bad. I guess I expect everything to be as excruciating as a trans-Atlanic flight, and was pleasanly surprised when it wasn't that bad.

I met a lovely lady on my first flight, who had been a teacher and was married to an airforce pilot. She'd lived and travelled and taught all over. Talk about inspiration! She made me believe that I will be able to keep moving, and working, and maybe even make a difference in somebody's life. It was really lovely to talk to her!

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One week later...

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So I got distracted. On the day I started to write this blog, I was distracted by the sudden onset of an awesome thunder and rain storm. I watched the rain-line rush across the lawn, danced in it outisde till the thunder started, then snuggled up in-doors to watch it thrash.

Then there was family fun.

Then a bus ride to Bimidji, and training training training.

I like the people I am working with. (There have already been hijinks. There will absolutely be more!)

I have things to say about "camp types"

I am excited and terrified to start with my kids on Monday.

They feed us really well here.

It is HOT and MUGGY oh gosh.

And I leave tomorrow for our campsite further south. I will be SUPERBUSYOHGOD so I don't know if I will be able to update. (but I'll try!)
I will also have no cell reception. |So email me! Or let me know your address and I"ll send you a letter, if you promise me one back!

Whee summer jobs, new experiences, and interesting people!