Avon, CT – Tomorrow I fly out for Frankfurt, Germany to visit a good family friend, Chiara, and her family.  It’s been kind of a whirlwind week between wanting to see everyone and trying to get ready for what might be a considerable amount of time away from the States. I had the chance to go up to Massachusetts and see my brother Darge and his family. We ventured on an overnight hike in the White Mountains – great weather the first afternoon, but clouds settled in overnight and it was cold and rainy on our second day. I think the kids enjoyed it though. Then I drove up to Maine to see my parents and hit LL Bean where I bought a 0 degree sleeping bag. The last few days have been a little nuts trying to finish last-minute details. I’ll say goodbyes tonight and tomorrow to my other brother Tom’s family and to my best friend Craig and his set of hooligans.

Lonesome Lake White Mountain Hut Hike