You've been missed! I'm glad you had such an amazing trip - for the most part . It sounds wonderful. I did a backpacking/touristy trip to Alaska years ago and enjoyed that. It's nice to see animals that you would never see in your daily life. The polar bear situation is so sad. I wish they could figure out something to do for them. You are one adventurous woman, that's for sure!! It's nice that you could spend time with family - now, get well soon.