Thanksgiving and back in Garmisch

I'm sitting at the airport heading back to Germany after a pretty fun two weeks visiting friends and family and even making some new friends.

After getting the basic stuff done for my new ski instructing job back in Germany I got out on the river. I found a boat on professor paddle, a Pacific North West whitewater group and after that met up with a guy that I had been told to meet up with from a friends in Switzerland. It turned out to be a great kayak on the Skykomish with pretty nice juicy flows.

I rolled once on boulder drop not knowing what to expect and dealing with an unfamiliar boat but all and all it was a great escape from bouncing between relatives and I can't wait to get back out kayaking in the PNW. Spring will be amazing!!

After that I headed out to Spokane to surprise my grandma and visit with my aunt and uncle whom I haven't seen in quite a few years. We had a big thanksgiving meal at my aunt and uncles house and watched some tv which was actually very relaxing.

The next day we drove back to Seattle and I got ready to fly and no I'm sitting in the airport.

Good times but I'm looking forward to winter in Garmisch and some fresh tracks...hopefully I can squeeze a hut trip in there too!!

-Owen