Oh the South Pacific - the seals, the surf, the giant plague carrying mosquitoes. And that's why Nomadic Monkey is taking a short break in the States...while Zoe gets over what the nice man at the CDC says is Dengue Fever. But no worries, folks! She'll be on her feet in a couple of days and back to exposing herself to virulent diseases before you know it.

Anyway, Roanoke VA! It's got trees, mountains, and pork products.

Nomadic Monkey is currently on pillow duty.

A LOOK OF DOOM like this requires years of practice. And antibiotics.

Later, Zoe's dad got tickets for transporting exotic species, and a helmet violation.

Zoe's Mom makes homemade mayo. Nomadic Squishy eats homemade mayo. The circle of life is complete.