It's been three days since I've last been online. If you don't already know, Lance Mackey was the first musher to win the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race four straight times Tuesday, crossing the finish line in Nome. According to reports we received via the satellite radio Jesse carries with him, Mackey covered the 1,100 mile race in just under 9 days. Along with the title, he won $50,000 and a new truck. Jesse really needed a new truck, not to mention Dave, whose car was destroyed in the accident that almost took his life. But that's a dog's life, I mean a human's life, right?
Right now, it's been 11 days on the trail. Mollie is still with us, being more a hassle than anything of course, but it's certainly not her fault. Still on the trail are 56 other teams, meaning 15 other teams have crossed the finish line since Tuesday. I think we're probably only a few more days away. Once the last musher, probably us at this time, is off the trail the Widow's Lamp will be extinguished, signaling the end of yet another Iditarod.
I honestly didn't expect to win, Jesse being an amateur and all. What I really want is not to come in last. I don't really mind too much though, considering this has been the most amazing experience of my life. I feel more free and in tune with my animalistic instincts than I ever have before. I'll discuss the details once I've recuperated after we've finished the race. Besides being rewarding, it's absolutely exhausting so I don't have much more energy to expend on the topic at the moment. Let's just say my paws are KILLING me. Keep checking back for more updates.
Loyally,
Lola
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