Finally getting back online after the rerouting of race and camp transport on Wed – the cyber tent was closed by the time I got there!  Just seeing all of your amazing words and support. I could feel them yesterday and last night….the hardest and most rewarding 25 hours.  I started at 8am Thursday and pulled into camp just after 8:30 am on Friday; the cheers and welcome from everyone released body wrenching sobs of joy and relief from me. I’ve never felt anything quite like that…..so much to share but I will save it for some solitude and writing.  Still processing anyhow……the sunset over the mountains and lake as I trekked over the black beach…..the sound of harsh wind howling thru the trees and cracks of wood  – the rain sleet and wind all night with brief rewards of a sky full of diamonds that I cannot even begin to explain; and the ultimate reward of sunrise and yet another new day to pull me home.  I must admit, though, despite the bucolic description, I let some serious expletives fly, especially towards the end, of a caliber I did not know I was capable of!!!  47 miles later my tent is taking such good care of me as I recover and get ready for what they call the “pizza run” tomorrow of 7k up the glacier.  Oh, I seriously cannot wait…hot showers and plenty of food await…..

Thank thank you all for such great comments.  I can feel your support and so appreciate you!!

R and G: counting the days to seeing you soon!!!  Way to go G with your PR – you go girl!!  HS