MT4JC (Pt. ||)

Amidst the regretful reality of leaving the Rez,
we were once again plummeted headfirst into the joy of driving.  

Team spirit reigned, as did bologna, tomatoes, peanut butter,
and windows being rolled up with increased velocity. 

As usual, side trips were acceptable. 

Asian family photo

Mexican family photo

Our second-to-last day was crowned with the mad jar of cliff jumping

and our team banquet, the love feast.

Thing 1 and Thing 2 campaigned that 'Real swag is from the heart!'

 unexpected guests, always a pleasure

No idea how the banana became involved. 

Four in the morning Monday, we made the final voyage home, and at the same time, away from home. 

The sweet part was that we didn't have to leave everything behind, and, in fact, it was the very best thing

that we actually took with us, more real and potent than ever.