Mid Tour

It came, and it went. I thought about how many words it would have taken to summarize the time I got to spend at home and realized that the pictures can tell so much more. So here it is, a photo tour of my mid-tour. I got the opportunity to hike, horseback ride, mountain bike, run, swim, take some pictures of some incredible sunsets and catch up with people that I have not seen in a while. It was hard to go to the airport at the end due a minor curve ball thrown in at the very end of my time home. But so be it, I have to do what I have to do. Here I go.
It started out with a very long set of plane rides to arrive at Oakland International. The clouds were amazing flying in and it reminded me how much I love the bay area. From there it went to a very busy time of doing all the things I have been deprived of and seeing old friends. It I did not get to see you I apologize. To be honest I was a little overwhelmed with all there was to do. It was nice to see The Cimoli Family, My family and the people I met along the way. It was a beautiful run and while a part of me is glad to be going back my isolated mansion in the cold. Still a part of me wishes that I could be at home with the family, dogs and the people and events that make life interesting. But enough of that, time to move on do my duty. I have around four months left and I soon find out were I will be going next. I am just a little excited.
I was home for fathers day and my new camera just came in so I was very eager to take some pictures. Uncle Patrick had just moved into his new place and we planned to go to Pinecrest sometime during the month. I went riding with my dad in Las Trampas and got my butt kicked by the hills. Saw the family down in San Jose and celebrated Shane’s Birthday. I was not barraged by questions, the blog might have helped with that. I went trail riding on Scarlet who is an absolutely wonderful horse. You have to pass the first test, but she is a perfect horse after that. I Rode her on the Point Reyes Trip and as you can see it was a beautiful sight. I will miss that horse, It is difficult to say goodbye to them when they are so good to you. She will find a good owner.
I had to get use to mountain biking again, but Alex and Dad did a find job orchestrating that. I did meet some interesting bananas, but they were not hardcore enough to jump in the water. My mom got her moms dream shot, at least her late grandmothers dream shot. Can you guess witch one that is; It has to do with a horse, hint, hint. And of course I got to reacquaint myself with my dog. He was a little surprised to see me come in the door, but remembered me relatively quick. I am glad to see him being well taken care of. Hobie and Jasmine are very sweet dogs, especially when it comes to Kensey and Mara. I never pick him up or let him get away with anything. And last but not least, an awesome sunset at “Therapy.” It may be the last sunset I see in a while. No Alex I did not forget you, and your natural swirly. So long story short, it was a very nice break. A little hectic at times, but what part about life isn’t.
Thank you to everyone I saw, and all the things I got the opportunity to partake in. I hope to see you all again when I find myself in California once again. Until then, have a wonderful day and keep smiling.