Happy Birthday, Tatum!

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difficulties solved!, happy birthday tatum!
Due to technical difficulties - no wifi in Vatnajokull National Park - I can´t post my actual blog entries for the last couple of days or pictures. I did get my parents to buy some internet access on the park´s computer though, so I hope you have a very Happy Birthday Tatum! I will post the picture of your card next time there is wifi!

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