Finally after four years we left the boat in Panama and headed north to visit friends and family. The incentive--Schmidt Family reunion in Nebraska. 'Twas a whirlwind visit in Colorado, getting drivers' licenses, seeing some of our closest friends, spending time with Erica in her surroundings and finally driving to Nebraska for family doings. Diane also had the priveledge of dropping in on her brother Gary's family. A lot of growing has been going on in the last 5 years!
