Back in Alaska again!

well, for me at least. reba and i are trying to stay warm and dry in a seward, alaska during a very moist season. it's out last stop on this tour, and we're feeling it. we've been busy wrapping up our classes and ushering our students back into life after the boat. it's been good having a hand in making a program from start to finish.

EXIT glacier - 10 years ago when i was a wee 22 year old i visited this little spot, climbed up the side of a hill to get a better look of the ice field, and lost my hat to hurricane force winds. at that time 4 years of college life had withered my body into a fat greasy mess. so, i was unable to chase after it. today, i'm prepared to go back (maybe) and retrieve it.

at the very least it's good to be back in this beautiful place. even though it will be for only a half a day.

Acapulco!

(right) reba being brave and trying out a water massage at the port. (left) super crazy cliff diving.

organic farming in el savador

reba planting banana trees.

pics from panama!!!

entering the panama canal

yet more wedding pics

oh canada!

greetings from vancouver! time is flying. well, sometimes it feels that way. however, the week before we got here i was feeling like a seasick caged animal.

today, reba and i woke up to the sound of a customs agent knocking at our door. i didn't know they could do that? but we got dressed, rubbed the crust out of our eyes, and got out into the hall to answer the big tall canadian's questions. then he sent in the drug sniffing dog to search our room. facinating. i never felt so happy to be leading an honest life.

we've been spending the day sending off excess luggage and boxes to our future home. (luv ya deb!) AND NOW i've finally got my hands on a reliable computer. trying to update this thing has been a little thorn in my side. i guess once we get back i will get the chance to add in more pretty pictures from the voyage. but for now... here are some more wedding pics.

Here are some other things to elaborate on later.

1. reba had a 24-hour bout of a mystery stomach ailment. it kept her in the doctor's office for the better half of a day.

2. matt's 32 (THANKS for all the nice emails wishing me a happy b-day. yet another thing to celebrate.)

3. matt's going back to japan to lead a group of high school kids in late june. apparently, the first time wasn't enough torture for him.

4. we met a first-nation female hip hop group called Rapture Risn'

more later! luv ya all!

wedding pics

hey everyone!

believe us! we're trying to get some pics from the wedding uploaded on the blog. who know that it would be so hard to find a fast enough internet connection. right now, we're in panama waiting to cross through the canal. hopefully, we'll be able to give you guys some more visual updates before the end of today.