I'm Back

After one week in Colorado and this past week in Ukraine, I am back to the world of blogosphere. Things I learned while away from my computer:

1. I still can’t fish. I like the concept of catching trout with a fly (seems more organic), and it’s more fun slinging the fly-line back and forth…but I still don’t catch fish.

2. I’m not in as good physical shape as I thought. The mountain I climbed at Crested Butte three years ago I gave up on before reaching the top this year. The route we took was steeper than before, but the reality is my legs gave up on me.

3. I hate to drive. The reason God created airplanes was for trips over six hours. Even with my son-in-law sharing the driving load, 16 hours in a van is not an enjoyable experience.

4. Even though they are grown and we lived in the same house for a week, I still love my kids and grandkids.

5. People who share their wealth are a rare treasure. The people who provided the lodge we stayed in built it specifically to give people who live overseas a place of retreat.

6. Russian food is still my least favorite. Hot dogs and potatoes for lunch or supper is not a hardy meal.

7. I hate flying in the summer. Way too many tourists.

8. Charles de Gaulle is the most inefficient airport in Europe. If you have an hour or less to catch your connecting flight, forget about it.

9. Good cheeseburgers can be had at TGI Friday’s in Kiev.

10. The world keeps on moving, whether I have Internet access or not.