Stateside!!!

the old U. S. of A...i can't express in words how good it was to get to the Chicago airport and actually go through customs with an officer who's native language was the same as mine...just to be on US soil...i didn't fall to my knees and kiss the ground or anything but i was quite excited; i can't believe it is over...can't believe it...i hope that i can take some time to soak it all up and evaluate what it means to my life before i forget it all (for those who don't know, i have an absolutely horrible memory..) hope you enjoy reading about the adventures near the end of my trip!