Well, we've been out of touch for a while due to the lack of internet access. Funny how it was easier to get online in Nepal than in the U.S. I think we were more motivated to let our families know we were alive :)
The Big Brown Van has visited Oregon, California, Nevada and Arizona. It's a tight fit at times (I've nicknamed the sleeping area "the coffin"), but overall the van has performed admirably (Thank you, Rudy!).
Quick story: During our drive through Death Valley, we got into an argument which sent Vanessa to the back of van in frustration. We drove in silence for a while and then I stopped to take a picture of the scenery. I informed Vanessa, "I'm going to take a picture," then jumped out of the driver's side, snapped a photo, jumped back in, and drove away. About 10 minutes later I took a turn a bit too fast and a drawer fell out. "Are you going to pick that up?" I asked. No response. "Oh, so now you're not talking to me?" No response. "Fine. I'll pull over and pick it up myself." No response. When I pulled over, I realized Vanessa wasn't in the van. She must have gotten out to stretch her legs when I took my picture. Panicked that she was walking along the desert highway, I turned around and floored it back to her. When we saw each other, we burst out laughing and the fight was over. Fortunately Buster was ignorant of the entire scary episode.
More soon.
2 comments:
Hey Vanessa,
As I sit here in my cubicle at work reminiscing of Sarah's lactose intolerant reaction to a banana split dessert she once (or more) had in Belgium.... may I recommend you buy Sarah a quadruple scoop of ice cream with a big glass of chocolate milk to 'thank' her for picking you up in the middle of Death Valley.
Dan
Great stuff. Keep it coming S&V. We enjoy the witty entries, and even if we don't leave too many comments, know that we're on the other end here in Seattle.
- Allen & Amy
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