A Small Break After Returning to Caledon

My return back to Caledon was, for the most part, uneventful. The wind was in our favor and we made good time. No crowds, no celebrations heralded my arrival from the expedition as I moored the Albatross to my destination rooftop. The only thing that greeted me was ocean wind and the faint cries of shore birds. I actually preferred it this way. Even though I had slept for over a month and my spiritual wounds had been healed, I still felt that I was recovering from a major journey. I also had to remember that to everyone else, a month or more had passed. For all I knew, many had considered me lost to the wilds of the Mainland.

I secured my shuttle at my new base in Caledon on Sea and took a long moment to breathe in the air. I had decided on the journey back that I would take a week or so to relax and enjoy what I could of the social events in Caledon. After storing my gear, I was able to attend the closing evening of the Renaissance Faire where I danced with a small group of fine Caledonians and guests during which I had the pleasure of meeting not only Princess Manqo of Yaximixche but Duchess Gabriel of Cairntaigh.


The rest of the time has been spent refitting the Albatross as well as organizing a project which falls directly on the heels of the Expedition. When I was not doing that I wandered about, reacquainting myself with a few counties, and having a very good time experimenting the laws of physics with a fine group of individuals. Flying steam elephants, rockets to the moon, and catapults were involved.

After an elephant was launched from a catapult and sent out to sea as well as a failed moon shot attempt in a small bullet looking rocket, the energy of the day shifted slightly. In an effort to better understand physics, a small disc was constructed by Mr. Alfonso Avalanche and objects of various shapes were launched skyward. This was, of course, tested with the help of local volunteers who eagerly boarded the disc to be launched into space. Of course, I was among that number.

With little harm befalling me, I later strolled along the same area and was surprised to finally meet the acquaintance of Miss Vulpine Eldritch. Miss Eldritch has corresponded with me frequently during the ten week expedition and I was delighted to stumble upon her during my relaxing stroll. She not only pointed me to a good direction where I might be able to purchase a noble steed like her own but it was good to speak with someone that had followed my expedition so closely. It also appears she may be joining me on a few of my upcoming trips to the Mainland.

The day and those following it have proven good for me and I feel well rested after the last expedition. Work continues and I hope to begin new explorations before the weekend is over as well as be able to make a small announcement to those that do not know of it yet. I leave you with a small sampling of images from the in-depth scientific experiments which transpired last week.