I'm loving the updated blogs and especially the pictures from Atlanta and Disney. Kinda random, but I remember you going to Disney when we were in 1st grade and you brought me back a little Figment stuffed toy. haha.

Also, take a look at my two traveling companions blogs for new and fresh perspective. They are in Africa at the moment looks pretty exciting!

www.offexploring.com/mattmcgee

www.offexploring.com/iancotton

Hey everyone! Well, I am back in the U.S. and although I am back I am by no means finished with my traveling. Some of you may have noticed that I am catching up with my writing and adding more pics so keep on watching and writing messages, because there is a lot of good stuff to come.

Great pictures that you posted. We are glad to have you home, and we glad to hear your stories. Love, Dad

Chris, I'm so glad you are back in the US of A safe and sound!! I wish you had brought your two travel buddies home with you! I can't wait to hear about all of your adventures!
Love Allison

Hehe, yeah I certainly have the scruff look going on! It got to be a little too much in Santiago, i.e. it was very difficult to eat soup in a dignified manner, so I trimmed it up a bit. So now it is manicured scruff. By the way, Santiago is much much better than everyone makes it out to be. It is a very modern city with an amazing culture and looks much like Paris at times. Tomorrow we are setting off from Puerto Natales and beginning a five day trek through the mountains and glaciers of Patagonia. It should be fantastic. Today we spent most of the day on the bus, occasionally getting a glimpse of Patagonia´s version of an ostrich, and getting all the food, tent, cookery, etc that we will need for the journey. Should be tons of fun! Talk to you on the other side.

Critter!!! Love the pics! And I was telling mom today that I really like the scruffy look on you! I almost didn't recognize you in some of the pics. I really like the look for you, very backpacker-esque!

My favorite pick is the good and evil one! SO APPROPRIATE!!! Love you and hope you had a wonderful 27th!

Chelle Chelle

Christopher, your so good to remember to take pictures of the cute little furry dogs and beautiful flowers!! Thank you, I enjoy the furries and flowers as you already know!!! Your pictures are great, looking forward to more! Love, Mommy xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo

Hey Bud! Enjoyed the new pics. Can't wait to read your new blogs. We are at Callaway now. We are going to watch the Super Bowl on the big screen. I am going to see John Wise on Monday to see a new sculpture for the bank. Keep on having fun. Luv, Dad

Hope evryone likes the new pics. Still not completely current but much much closer. Yes yes, I am now a grand total of 27 years and will certainly remember my birthday in Chile. You will see if you take a look at Matthew and Ian´s sites. We had a completely wonderful time. I cannot think of a better birthday than spending it on the beach. And, thank you so much for all the great birthday wishes. The blogs will be coming soon. I promise :) Ciao!

Dear Christopher, I enjoy reading your blogs so much. You paint the scenery and experiences throughout your writing by your use of words!! It makes the reading so enjoyable, I can envision your adventure without looking at your pictures. But, I must confess, I wouldn't want to miss your pictures, it is so much fun to see where and what you are seeing! I miss all of you!! It was a pleasure to be able to sing "Happy Birthday" to you last night!! I hope your Italian dinner was good and the "free" dessert was delicious! It was wonderful to hear all of your voices!!! Remember our trail song --- "Oh, I Love to go a wandering along the mountain track and as I go I Love to take a knapsack on my back"... you can sing our song as you continue on your journey!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY AGAIN!!! I LOVE YOU, MOMMY xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR CHRISTOPHER, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!!!!... Sure wish I could sing this song to you in person!! Wherever you are in this beautiful world I hope YOU HAVE A GREAT BIRTHDAY!!!!!... I LOVE YOU, I'll be sure to save you some BIRTHDAY CAKE & ICE CREAM!! Love, Mommy xoxoxoxoxoxoxo