"Drink it up. This one's for you. It's been a lovely cruise."

I am having a hard time dealing with being home after our 8 week Arizona (and beyond) Adventure. I think Dana is too. Okay, we've only been home a few hours. We got off the ferry around 10:30. We picked up some groceries on the way home. Once home we unpacked, had lunch. We Skyped Mike and Darlene this afternoon and learned that it was near 80 degrees and they were continuing with their fun in the sun. I told Dana to pack the 4Runner, we were heading south. Then we went for a walk around 10 Mile Point. We ran into our good friend and neighbour Bob on our walk. We got a chance to get caught up with Bob and find out how his and Mary Ann's trip to Columbia was and how they have adjusted to their return to the Victoria burbs. Seems we have a lot in common.

Let me back up a couple of days because we've had quite the last few days of our adventure. Friday, the 12th, Dana, Val, Hannah and I made the trip back up to the Mt Baker ski hill for some more winter fun. What should have been a quiet mid-week time on the slopes turned out very busy. Turns out it is spring break in Vancouver and a lot of Canadians choose Mt Baker over local hills for their own winter fun. The crowds we could handle. The wind? Not so much. It was howling once again on the slopes of the Baker hills. Not sure what it going on. Seems this is what we have faced more than not this year. Regardless of the conditions we were determined to be MBHC (Mt Baker Hard Core) this day, at least for the morning. Dana did 4 runs an I think I made it to 5 or 6 runs before succumbing to the warmth and safety of the lodge. No pics today as there was nothing to see but snow.

On Saturday we loaded the 4Runner for the last time as we headed for Point Roberts. Saturday was Dana's birthday and her family was throwing a party for her at the farm. Salmon, pasta salad, chocolate cake and ice cream. Yummy! We had a great visit and retired early as we were planning to catch an early ferry to the Island on Sunday morning.

We arrived home to warm and very clean house (thanks Lauren....). Everything looked great.

So, that's about it. Time to put a wrap in this adventure. We had an absolutely fantastic time. We saw so much. We put 10,000 kms on the 4Runner. We've had some discussion concerning whether we would return to Arizona. I think it is more than just likely. There is much more to see and experience.

I've really enjoyed blogging. I hope you have enjoyed reading the posts. Someday I'll re-read the posts so I can re-live our adventure.

Home sweet home.....