The Land of Rain

If I could escape, I would... -- Sweet Escape, Gwen Stefani

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I've been spending a lot of time here in Washington, of course, I am a technical prisoner to Fort Lewis, but that hasn't stopped me from enjoying my stay.

I haven't had a chance -- a real chance to talk to my best friend Mike for so long, that I think I had nearly forgotten what it was like. Nervous ambiguity washed over me in the airport only once, but mostly excitement... and apprehension at flying -- something I hadn't done in seven years or so.

Entering the area was short of amazing. I happened to have the [un?]lucky experience of sitting between two pilots, and one happened to be from Seattle! He talked about the mountains and the sights and places I should go, and really helped me out when the turbulence got bad (there was a terrible stall at one point) by assuring me it was alright, my embarrassment aside.

If you want to see more pictures from my trip, and perhaps buy some prints (selfless plug), head over to my deviantArt site at www.toranohisui.deviantart.com and check it out. The picture from above is also there.

Wednesday I'll be home if the Lord wills it, and resting in Texas. Still this month is full of busy travel, so... wish me luck, and keep me in your prayers as well as Mike and his family. Lots of love from Fort Lewis.