Weight Les

Let’s assume, shall we, that the warm, passionate hugs and kisses between Les and his betrothed Cayla have already been exchanged at the arrival gate. This allows us to cut directly to Cayla complimenting Les’ appearance. “I know,” replies Les (instead of something like “Gee, thanks honey!”). The always self-effacing Cayla wryly supposes that perhaps she could benefit from losing some weight. Rather than attempt to dissuade her or even smile, Les responds with a blank look. Batiuk inexplicably closes the Kilimanjaro epic by inserting a completely random sketch of some “flat top acacias” from his Africa journal.

Newton's A-hole

Turns out the Westview Smirk is just as contagious as dengue fever…Check out the normally stoic James‘ goofy grin as he urges Dan, Summer, Les and Three Generic Tourists onward, onward to the summit. Backpack Kitty, naturally, stays safely nestled in Dan’s pack, and can be counted upon not to jump out and run away. Good kitty!