Really?

When I was in Hallmark today I was informed that they would be revealing the new Christmas ornament collection on July 10 and that I should really be there. Umm really? July?

I guess they take Christmas in July very seriously at Hallmark.

Kolufoss, Iceland

Mother Nature is Wayyyy Prettier Than A Lab Bench

Mitchell sent us two more pictures from Iceland today.

"This is our camp site for the night. The white on the far left is the glacier Sara [his research advisor] studies. You might be able to see the flock of sheep to the upper right of our tents."

I'm pretty sure that the little grey tent on the end is Mitchell's...

I think it's amazing that he fits inside!

This is their study site by the drangajokull glacier. Try saying that five times fast... actually, try saying that once.

I'm Already Jealous.

Olver, Iceland

Bitrahale, Iceland

PIctures from Iceland

Mitchell says that he will occasionally send a picture to me to post for our family and friends to see that 1. he is still alive, 2. he's seeing inordinately beautiful sights, and 3. we should all be very very jealous that we are stuck in the states. Enjoy!

Today, he was generous enough to send two...

Iceland beer... I think he and the polar beer are now great friends.

A first view of Iceland (specifically Keflavik) from the plane

Happy Trails To You!

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Well, today my brother is flying to Iceland for a 5 week fling with nature. For the first two, he'll be doing research on glaciers with one of his professors (I never ever got to do research this cool in college). Then, for the final three weeks, he'll be backpacking around the country (literally) on the ring road, which apparently runs around the edge of the island. That's 830 miles of road. I'm sending out this cosmic message in the hope that this Irish blessing will bring him all the luck he needs to make it back to the airport in time : )

Good luck Mitch and happy trails!

Ahh Nature.

This really huge bug was hanging out on our front walk today. Yuck.