Well, perhaps not the road but on the road back to the boat and our wonderful simple life. We have had such a wonderful visit while back home. I think we were able to see almost everyone and do all we had intended.

Sarah graduated from Washington State and boy are we proud of her! She is working and doing all the things you hope your kids do as they become adults. I was able to spend a week with my mom plus another visit before we left; two visits to Bellingham to see our B'ham friends; go out on Bruce and Carol's new boat and hear their dreams to take her south; spend time with Rod and Jane (bye until Isabella is anchored next to Scott Free in the Sea); visit our kids but not as much as we had hoped. It really is hard when they grow up and have lives, jobs and their own stuff that fills their lives with only slivers left for Mom and Dad. And, the Sibs got together again, 4 in one place; always a joy and fun.

We want to say thanks to all of our friends who put us up in their homes and boats, for the dinners and their friendship which is hard to compare to anything but love. And, to Cindee and Marc who provided us with a "home base". We feel so very loved and hope everyone knows how much they mean to us and how we love you!

The trip thus far has been wonderful! All our bags including a new dingy made it through the airport with no consequences. Alaska Airlines waived some baggage fees for us so we didn't pay oversized fee which was a big savings as three bags were over 50lbs and two of those were over sized. We are laying in the sun at the timeshare in San Jose Del Cabo getting our suntans back, preparing ourselves for the heat of the Sea in the summer and making lists. Tomorrow we pick up a rental car, go to Costco, Walmart and Mega and then Tuesday start the seven hour drive back to our home.