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I made it safely back to the US. Yesterday was a full day of traveling and goodbyes. We said our final farewell to the bungalows around 8 and left Nevis on a ferry about 9. We made it to the St. Kitts airport, and after that the day was a lot of time spent waiting around. A big group of us flew from St. Kitts to Miami on the same flight. Going through customs and everything in Miami was a hassle, but we eventually all met up for dinner. Then it was time for goodbyes. A group of people were on the same flight to Raleigh, and they left first. Then we said goodbye to a girl flying to Nashville. Then I said bye to the group going to Charlotte and got on the plane to Atlanta. It felt odd to be alone. I had been around that group of people every minute of every hour for the last five weeks, and suddenly I was on my own. I made it into Atlanta around midnight, and was home about 1 am.

The final farewell

I'm really glad to be home. It was great to see my parents. The air conditioning is incredible. I was so glad to sleep in my own room and my own bed last night. I'm thrilled to be back to reliable internet, texting, and warm showers. The little things are making me really happy right now. I'm really glad to be watching the Braves again. Plus it's shark week on Discovery Channel and I haven't watched TV in over a month.

I can't say enough just how fantastic this experience was. I've returned from it tanner and blonder. More mature and wiser. Assured about my career path and more knowledgeable about archaeology. A little more worldly and a lot more confident. Scuba certified. And with some awesome friends and fantastic memories.

I'm not sure that there's any way to really sum up my trip and end this blog. But thanks for the good times, Nevis. These memories will last forever.