We're Baaaaack!

The G-skis are officially back in business!  Our trip back to the US was blessedly incident-free, with no delays, cancellations or lost bags.  Thank heavens!  We spent a little over a week in Maryland with Ron's family.  We had a blast visiting with them and hanging out with our nephews and baby niece. We also got to visit our old hangouts in DC and Annapolis, meet up with some friends from college, and reconnect with our favorite high school teacher.  Overall it was a great week, and we were so glad to have the opportunity to be there - thanks to Ethiopian Airlines, whose US flights are all directed through Dulles airport!

Jet lag wasn't too bad - by a Herculean effort we didn't nap at all so we were on the fast track to getting adjusted.  We were a bit afraid we would be sick from all the rich and dairy-laden foods, but we have been fine so far! Yay!

We got back to Phoenix on Thursday and spent two days with mi familia before arriving at Claude and Kelley's last night.  It's good to be back!  Although after being in humid Burundi and Maryland, my skin is practically cracking from the dryness in the air.  We'll get used to it in a couple days though I'm sure.

Once I actually locate my camera cord, I'll update some more pictures from our last days in Burundi and from our time in Maryland!  And if you are in Phoenix, make sure to email or call us and we'll get together!  We've missed everyone.

P.S.  For all those who were wondering, the answer is yes - our first meal in Phoenix was indeed In-N-Out.  It was glorious.