AUGUST 29TH AND 30TH, 2009, WE HEAD HOME

I was not so sure going back the way we came was such a good idea. It brought back all the anticipation and excitement we experienced at the beginning of our adventure and reenforced the fact that it was all over. However, it was nice to be back in a comfort zone.

Our border crossing was a little eventful. We had gone in the duty free shop and splurged on their Absolute vodka. Three litres for $33.00 plus if you buy 12, you get another 10%. We never can resist a sale and while we knew we could only have one litre a piece, we still decided to take advantage of the deal. Sure enough, when we told them about our purchase, we had to go in and pay an additional $30. It was still much cheaper than what we would pay at home. The border patrolman said he goes over and does it all the time as do a group of his friends.

Other than that our trip was pretty uneventful and we arrived at Dick's RV park and immediately started washing the RV and car (Denny) and I started cleaning the inside, washing clothes and preparing dinner. We were pooped by the time we finished after 2 long travel days.

On our trip, the most miles we drove was 308 miles and that was only one day, we now must do at least 400 miles per day in order to get back home for Auburn's first football game. It may sound crazy, but after missing the entire season last year due to my health problems, we are really anticipating this fall. Plus, it helps with the inevitable let-down after such a wonderful vacation.

Today we made it to Buffalo, Wyoming. We are staying at Indian campground about 1 mile off I90 on I25. It is lovely, with really large old trees, flat sites, and free cable and Wifi that actually work. Oh the joy of being back in the lower 48. At least where these creature comforts are available and work. We met another couple here that have a chocolate Havanese. She is 7 yrs. old and half the size of Rudy. They were also on their way home from spending the summer in Alaska and their dog looked as much like a wooly bear as Rudy. We enjoyed sitting outside under the shade trees and being out of the RV and Rudy like meeting his new friend. I don't think he can understand why his old friends aren't around when we stop..

Tomorrow we will be in Murdo, SD. I am not sure whether I will have any more WiFi and so this may be my last post.

My spelling and writing skills have not been the best on this blog as I usually do them in a hurry and late in the evening or early morning. I do hope you have had at least a glimmer of the wonder, excitement and over all awe we experienced this summer and I hope you have the opportunity to do the same.