16 July 2019 Homecoming

"Coming home is one of the most beautiful things." -Andre Rieu

As we made our way further from Cherskiy the world became strangely familiar. Even though we were still in Siberia, Yakutsk seemed modern. A kick back into the 21st century. Moscow, like a Russian Big Apple.

Four days later, I arrived back in the Rockies. Wyoming wildflowers in full bloom. Blues, purples, yellows and reds blur by the window in waves. Finally back in the small Wyoming town of Saratoga, that I call home.

Our new lawn, greenish-brownish sod a month earlier, has taken nicely. The pup, as active as ever, welcomes me at the door. The Arctic Circle fades in haze of jet-lag. As I reflect back on my time there, I realize mid June to mid July 2019 will remain in my memory as a taxing, wonderful, challenging, awe-inspiring, informative journey to the top of the world.

Thank you to all those that made this journey possible and for providing me the tools to share this wonderful experience with future generations to come.

You are all amazing!