Erica Goes to America

I've been enjoying a little va-cay in the wonderful US of A, a land where hot water flows abundantly, cool summer weather (hellooo PNW!) is warmed by a cozy jacket, and trips to the store (or civilization) don't involve long, annoying bus rides.

I've been overwhelmed with happiness to see all my family and many great friends. It makes me even more excited to return to their lives when I finish Peace Corps in October. 

While home I watch my cousin graduate from high school and my sister graduation from the University of Washington.

I proudly watched Panama play the US in Seattle for World Cup qualification. 

Jones sister, reunited after three years!

Even found a little snow! 

Me: Is this enough to ski on? Melissa: No, Erica. Keep hiking!

Tomorrow is back to Panama to enjoy the last four months of hammock laying-ditch digging-exuberant hiking-mosquito swatting-sweat soaked time of my life!

If I saw you while I was home, see you again soon! If I didn't, you might want to prepare for a couch surfer and long conversations when I return.