My trip to Africa is now over. I flew back from Johannesburg on Wednesday (didn't arrive here until Thursday, though). I am now at my parents home in Connecticut trying to get used to the fact that it is summer here, that people drive on the right side of the road (which just feels so wrong), and that I have ridiculous amounts of stuff (it doesn't even come close to all fitting in a backpack!).

I plan to stay on the East Coast for about a month and should be back in California by February. My travels were wonderful, but it is nice to be back and I am very much looking forward to seeing and talking to all of you. If anyone would like my parents phone number, please send me an e-mail.

As for this blog, it isn't quite done yet. I'm still planning on writing a wrap-up entry and maybe even putting up some photos, so keep watching this space.

Happy Holidays!