Time Enough
 
And the latter was the only one that seriously scared me. 

I know what you're thinking- Alaina is going to tell us what the heck she's talking about and explain how she could possibly have survived the horrors of two typhoons, an earthquake and US Customs and Immigration.  But I am not going to tell you.  At least not right now.  This is just a teaser for what's to come.  As for now, let me just say that I am back in the US for the next month or so, after a very exciting and eventful summer.  I promise- updates (and pictures) soon to follow!