In just 5 short days I will be back to Seattle. I can't say that I am looking forward to school, rain, cold, bills, obligations and rules, rules, rules! None the less, my trepidation is tempered by my desire to see my friends, my cats and, of course, to finish college. I am also buoyed by the knowledge that I will be returning to CR in August for a 5 credit program on the political economy of coffee. Already I am looking forward to the beaches, the sun, the beer and, most of all, the wonderful friends that I have made here.

Don't assume this means that I wouldn't still be posting on this site for a while longer. This weekend is going to be filled with a lot of activities. Not content to simply have a going away party, the group is going to have one tonight dubbed the "Ropa Americana" party. We have all gone to the thrift store for the tackiest outfits we could find and will be attired thusly tonight. Stay tuned for embarrassing pictures. Tomorrow is "The Marathon". We are going to meet at a local bar at around 1 and proceed to party into the wee hours. Finally, on Saturday, my brothers are throwing me a going away party at Vertigo, one of the swankiest night clubs in the country. I figure I will spend Sunday resting before flying to Phoenix on Monday and Seattle on Tuesday. After I get back to Seattle, I will scan my rafting and hang gliding pics as well as posting any other pictures that I like, but didn't post before. I hope everyone has enjoyed following my trip on this here little web site. Ain't technology grand? - Don