Today I got my cast off. It feels really good to have a full functioning wrist. Unfortunately, I have to wear a pinkie splint for a few weeks. The nerve hasn’t fully healed yet and the doctor doesn’t want to take any chances. I still have trouble typing and this split hasn’t made it any easier.

I highly recommend that everyone put the avocado on the table or cuttingboard while cutting it open and removing the pit. I know I have learned my lesson.

Playing tourist at Mono Lake on our way home from Death Valley

Recovery room after surgery 17 days ago

Today. Cast off, splint on.

I am excited that I found this website.  This is the website of the school we worked at while serving in the Peace Corps.  I took a few of the photos posted, which I am excited to see were used.  When we left the Peace Corps the site was still under construction.  When you visit the site, it will take some time to download the photos.  Be patient.

Alaverdi School #8 

We had a photo from our time in Armenia printed up in the San Jose Mercury Newspaper yesterday. It is in the back of the Travel section. Check it out if you still have it. We used the one below from Kobayr Monestary.

My brother posted this on my My Space page and I thought it was a great photo.

Last week, a few friends and I went camping in Death Valley. For those who have not been there, you are missing out on a wonderful experience. This time of year offers the perfect climate, wildflowers, and scenary. We camped in Saline Valley near some hot springs. Our first day was spent in the hot springs and hiking around. The second day was spent at the hospital and then driving home. I ran into some trouble while removing the pit from an avocado. The knife slipped and caused a little laceration. I will have surgery on Monday to repair the nerve I cut. Good times, good times.

Just arriving, taking a pee break.

Saline Valley

Ooops! It’s just a flesh wound.

Cleaned up.

All better, well kind of.