Who says internet friends don't count? Not us! We finally got to meet in person with some amazing people that Ryan has been gaming with for years. They took us out for some Mexican food- ya know so we felt at home- and we then shared a margarita bigger than my head! Afterwords it was off to the arcade bar where I rode a snail into virtual victory (you just had to be there).

The next day we enjoyed a savory brunch and Ryan finally asked Nate to officially be his father by getting down on one knee and presenting him with a bottle of milk (I don't know either but they're happy let them be). Getting into Rochester tonight for (hopefully) our first full night of sleep since our adventure began. .