Yeah - I've been a tad bit busy. I feel like my life is being spent in front of, not one, not two, but three computers, and to come home and sit in front of a fourth to blog is just not high on the list. So, I'm just gonna sum it all up in one more blog for the year.
1. First Day in Maine (remember- going backwards - so this is the last day to tell you about) - Hiked up the gorge in the AM - 
which we hadn't done since the first trip, and we all liked a lot. Hiked Great Head (yeah, yeah, yeah - like we haven't all heard that joke a thousand times) in the afternoon, 
and dinner at McRay's.
which we hadn't done since the first trip, and we all liked a lot. Hiked Great Head (yeah, yeah, yeah - like we haven't all heard that joke a thousand times) in the afternoon, and dinner at McRay's.2. I went to Spain on business. Saw Madrid, Toledo and Seville. The gardens at Seville were incredible, and the highlight of my trip,
but Toledo overall was the nicer city - 
just not as crowded and dusty, and more old world feeling than Seville. The bulk of the trip was in Madrid, but working, so didn't actually see Madrid til our last day when we went to the Palace, and wondered around. Highlight of Madrid - this fountain, where my wonderfully blonde friend says "Wow! There's another side!!" 
but Toledo overall was the nicer city - just not as crowded and dusty, and more old world feeling than Seville. The bulk of the trip was in Madrid, but working, so didn't actually see Madrid til our last day when we went to the Palace, and wondered around. Highlight of Madrid - this fountain, where my wonderfully blonde friend says "Wow! There's another side!!" 3. Went to the Poconos with the SigO. Color was almost there - not quite in full form. 
We didn't take warm enough clothes, and I left my hiking shoes at home, so adventures were limited, but it was nice to get away from the hustle and bustle for a weekend.
We didn't take warm enough clothes, and I left my hiking shoes at home, so adventures were limited, but it was nice to get away from the hustle and bustle for a weekend.4. Spent a weekend in a cozy little B&B called the Lost Dog in Berryville, VA. 
Went for a nice 26mile loop bike ride. 
Toured a mill which has been active for over 200 years. 
Went to dinner at a nice French restaurant. Went hiking at Sky Meadows. 
Generally enjoyed getting away from it all - again - and not enough.
Went for a nice 26mile loop bike ride. Toured a mill which has been active for over 200 years. Went to dinner at a nice French restaurant. Went hiking at Sky Meadows. Generally enjoyed getting away from it all - again - and not enough.So, that's it. That's all the free time we've had this year. Pretty sad when compared to previous years. We've got to just stop letting the jobs, crowds, and traffic keep us prisoner and just barrel our ways out.
One last goal for me this winter: Go camping in the snow. SigO thinks I'm "outside yo mind". But, he's done it (forced to in the Army), and I've always had this romantic notion of snowshoeing to my campsite, pack on my back. I'm sure the romance will be dead when I wake up sore from head to toe from shivering all night! But you know us bulls - we gotta live it to believe it.
To all two of my faithful readers: Have a happy holiday. See you next year.
