escape from the north

Last week I was able to take a bit of leave and scoot home to SD for a brief visit. The difference of negative digits fahrenheit to mid 70s is a wonderful thing. I ate my weight in sushi and mexican food, climbed santee boulders, and enjoyed Mr. Sun's burning presence. It was a pleasant stay to say the least. Of course the return trip was slightly frustrating as the airline refused to allow Dixie to fly back to MT with me (I suppose their concern for a -5 degree destination being too cold for a pup is understandable). None the less, I am Dixie-less and heartbroken ::sigh::