It’s been a while, and I’ve missed it. After ending up in the hospital with pneumonia – likely from catching Valley Fever in Arizona in February – and all the assorted tests and freaking out doctors (totally ignoring my attempts to explain the odd and frightening constellation of symptoms that plagued me) – well, it just brought me down.
But, I’ve taken all the tests I intend to take, and blown off the rest. It’s a bit like having a weight lifted. I’m walking a 1.5 miles a day, and feeling good.
Which means, it’s time to hit the road.
I’ll be finishing up the articles on Arizona – just published one on the Verde Valley – Montezuma Castle and Montezuma Well, and Jerome (definitely a quirky and funky art town). And I’m still working on Germany. Dresden is coming next.
But in the meantime, it’s off to Colorado (where I’m told there is NO Valley Fever) so expect some pieces on the Rocky Mountain State.
Then, Maui beckons. Remember when I wrote a while back How Do Travel Writers Vacation? that when I really want a vacation I have to pay for it or I’ll be working. Well, I’m paying my way, and Maui is a vacation.
Which doesn’t mean I won’t write about it. I’m sure I will. But I won’t HAVE to write about it.
Don’t know where else I’ll be going, but I’m happy to be packing my bags once again.