Home for the holidays

After 2 weeks in Kentucky, with rain, cold, snow, broken van, bad climbing days, and being sick, we decided it was time to come home. Rather than head to Tenessee for a couple of weeks, we decided to head straight home to Columbus to rest, relax be warm and train indoors at a climbing gym. I know, it sounds wierd, we're on a climbing trip and not climbing outside. The weather has been so cold, the motivation low, and our need for some consistent climbing overcame any desire to go any further. We were somewhat demoralized, frustrated and tired.

So, we get in the car yesterday intent on driving the 5 hours to Columbus. Jake had gotten something in his eye while fixing the van, but it hadn't been bothering him. Well, Monday, he woke up in pain, with a red eye and we went straight to the doctors office. 450$ and 4 hours later, we were on our way out of Lexington, minus a piece of metal from his eye, when the alternator went out. Luckily, we were close enough to an Auto-Zone to buy an extra battery to get us there, got the part and Jake fixed the van. Finally we arrived in Columbus around midnight.

Kentucky was not all bad. It was wonderful to see our friends, Miguels' celebrated 25 years in business with a great event, bonfire and party. We had a couple of good climbing days and a wonderful Thanksgiving. It was a good time, but we needed a break.

We look forward to some quiet, time with family, getting into shape and enjoying the warmth before we head south after Christmas to continue our adventure.

Photos to come soon.