Epilogue: We Come Full Circle

Well folks it's been a journey of a lifetime, and we've been so honored to share this story with you. You've experienced the start (a 2-week trek to the wiles of Alaska in the middle of winter), the meat (20 months of life in the Last Frontier) and the much-welcomed end (a 7,940-mile and 30-day expedition down the Canadian and US Rocky Mountains on our way home). This blog has meant so much to us; it's been an autobiography which we will have on record for the rest of our lives, but it also strengthened bonds to the people we love most when we were as far away as imaginable. We left as a couple in love and return an engaged pair ready to start our next journey; starting our family.  Thank you everyone for your support and continued interest in our regular entries. Your involvement kept us excited to stay active and helped us reach the realization that home is not just where the heart is but where you are. We're back in New England, for now ;) , but we'll always have that itch for travel and adventure. We hope you've even discovered the expeditioner in yourselves so get out there and see the world! Here's Jamandaverlaska signing off. Bye!

South Dakota

Driving through Nebraska - taking another day of my life.

 We made it to Sioux Falls, SD to visit Amanda's Mother.  We had a great time, thanks for everything and we miss you. 

 View from the deck.  We saw a lot of deer and pheasants

 Jay and Phinn

 Amanda and her friend Jackie

 Just down the dirt road is the Strawbale Winery

 The counters are made of old chalkboards and you write down your order

 Jackie and her baby Blake