Rainy Days and spare time

I've come back at the end of the rainy season...which means a very good amount of sun, but more rainy days than last time. I really don't like to work in the rain too much (I mean, you know...it's yet and it makes me cold!) so I adorn myself of a sweet see-through poncho! Notice that I'm the only one who seems to be bothered too...whatever! At least I look way cool!

And yes, on my spare time, I enjoy playing dress up with my friend Quincy! Oh, my inner-child! 

Work

Since I've been here, we've been harvesting and processing turmeric at least once a week. Turmeric, like ginger, is a magical root. It has to grow for at least a year before it's harvested. It is usually dried and made into powder and is one of the main ingredient in curry (it gives curry its yellow). I like to shred a piece of fresh turmeric and ginger root and make a spicy tea.

This is my friend (and roommate) Kopia cleaning turmeric. 

Little photo of turmeric roots drying after being washed.

What's new?

Hey everyone! So here I am back on Maui after 3 months of traveling and spending time with beautiful people! Thomas and Nate had been planning an "adventure" for the last couple months...which seemed like the perfect time for me to do something that I love and be in a 100% appealing place. So Maui it is! Perfect place to stock up on rays before returning to Alaska.

What's new? Well, I guess that the biggest news is that Thomas got accepted into med-school at UW (in Seattle). Wow! I know! He got a phone call the day after his interview to let him know that it was a go! He amazes...but I'll say no more for fear of embarrassing him. It's nice to have plans and projects come together! We'll be spending Thomas' 1st year of med-school in Anchorage, then will be moving to Seattle for the remaining years. Fun times! I look forward to this new phase of our lives...and I'll take advantage of that time to go back to school myself!

(Thomas won't believe that I'm doing some blogging ;) )

Rose

Maui=Pizza at Flatbreads!

Back in Maui, I enjoy pizzas and beer with my good friend Jenstar! While Thomas hikes with Nate-dog in Arizona/Utah. 

See you in a month.

Rose is flying out today, we woke at 4:30 for a crazy airport run, sitting in "America's friendliest airport" using free wifi, Rose just took a shower! in the adult changing station, I will be going into the desert with Nate until the end of the month, see you then.

two desert Rose's

There must have been a lot of rain, because the desert is in bloom, it is green everywhere!

the rain makes plants go crazy, and some people too...

desert olympics part II

Summit of the Dutch Lady

adios...

Arizona banditos

Made it to Phoenix, packed up Nate's new truck, camped in a war zone with lots of shooting and crazy night riders, then got out of dodge...

...to the flooded Jug, too much water to canyoneer, so we jumped in.

The Desert Olympics officially began as well (beautiful form, notice the arms/legs forward throw)