Deh. Deh-neh. Deh-neh-neh

If my life were a TV show, I would come running onto screen as AC/DC's "Back in Black" blared, give a triumphant thumbs-up to confirm my return, and then crumple to the floor holding my knee in pain.

I'm back.

The picture below gives you an idea where I've been; it was taken alongside the Split Rock River, in Northern Minnesota. Keen observers will note that I am wearing my Utilikilt -- quite possibly the best bit of backpacking gear I own.



I'll try to write more later, after I've slept in my own bed, but here's a random fact: I did not miss work, I did miss blogging.