For those of you who AREN'T Gabe...

...here is what his typical day looks like.

You know, just having class outside. In the desert. All day.

Gabe has run into a few difficulties ever since he's been in Utah.

When they (Gabe and his friend Todd, who is studying to be a geologist as well) arrived in Cedar City, they found out the place they had planned on staying and camping and living was closed due to a landslide. They had to find a new place that fit their budget within 2 or 3 days. Fortunately a few days later they were able to find a dorm room on campus that was available.

The first week for Gabe was a little rough. The higher altitude was giving him a hard time. He told me it was difficult to breathe and get a good breath in. Then altitude sickness took over. At least, we think it was altitude sickness... He was unable to participate for two days due to fever, nausea, vomiting, chills, headaches, cold sweats, and hot sweats. So basically it was like the flu.

This week he's doing much better and is quite enjoying himself. Although now, instead of physical problems their whole group is faced with wildfire outbreaks. Fires were actually in Cedar City today and part of the city was to be evacuated.

Let's hope his third week goes by much smoother than the last 2!