Video and photos taken from backpacking in Alaska over the summer. Song: “Wake Up” by The Arcade Fire

During the Summer of 2007, I had the opportunity to backpack around Europe for 2 weeks. I talked about it often before I left. My girlfriend however, although great in many respects, was not the world’s greatest listener. I left on Friday June 1st. Despite even calling her to say goodbye the night before, she never realized I left. When I arrived home 2 weeks later, I had several emails from her, waiting in my inbox… For this and more, check out www.jdsmanstories.net And because this comes …