[Excalibur] Greetings from Middle Earth

[saa01 at hampshire.edu]

Hey all you folks in the frigid Northern Hemisphere. Sam and Kate here from New 
Zealand, about a little over midway through our stay here. We just wanted to 
say hi and gloat about the warm weather and swimming we've been doing, although 
that same swimming has left me (Sam) with a minor ear infection. Anyhoo, this 
bizarre and wonderful country has had it's share of pleasures and pains, and 
though we're both having  great time, we'll be glad to get home and see you 
guys. Saga, we won't be as happy to see, as even the trail food we've been 
eating has been miles above most of the fare our wonderful dining commons sees 
fit to serve. I heartily encourage anyone to come down to this country, just be 
prepared for an airplane odyssey to end all odysseys. Just geting here was a 40-
hour day that never ended, and we should be arriving back at Hampshire under 
the same conditions at about 8am the Sundat before glasses start.
So long to all, and have a great rest of Jan term.