Made it back to blacktop about 4 this afternoon. A bit of an adventure coming off, but we made it safely and without breaking anything.
Stopped for the night at my nephews in Vail, CO, and am enjoying a couple of mankind's greatest inventions - hot showers and cool porcelain! Will make a big push for home tomorrow.
Thanks for all the congrats - it truly was the trip of a lifetime for me. Sorry to make y'all wait for the full story, but with driving and then Christmas when I get home it may be a bit yet.
All I can say right now is don't wait to chase your dreams. Grab on tight and don't let go!