It's been awhile, we know, and we're glad you're still travelling. We've now been home in Edmonton for nearly 2 months, just long enough to wish we were travelling again!

I just wanted to comment to let you know that the fear of aluminum foil doesn't have an official name, no matter how many websites I consult; but I am happy to report that both Hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia and Sesquipedalophobia refer to the fear of long words, that Autodysomophobia is the fear that one has a vile odour, and that Pteronophobia is the fear of being tickled by feathers. That last one is especially useful even though you may not realize it yet. I suggest you become familiar with it since I believe that a feather epidemic is soon to break out in most parts of the civilized world. Word to your mum.

Hope everything is well and you both are happy! We have a few pictures posted online as well, only about half our trip since I've gotten busy since we've been home. Check them out at www.myspace.com/acrossedeyes the link is a little ways down on the right hand side. Also check out http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Mzv7MswLW4&search=maury%20 to see a maury clip of a woman scared of balloons.

Stay in touch!
-Jordan and Heather

written by  Jordan & Heather on July 23, 2006