We all need to get away from time to time. And we are the same. After buying a used travel trailer a few months ago, and not using it, it was time to pull it out and tryout that rig. What we found out was, yes it was nice to get away to somewhere fairly remote from people, and just join with mother nature and relax.
Our Daughter and son-n-law have some property in Nutrioso (new-tree-o-so), a small development in northeastern Arizona close (12 miles) to the NM and AZ border. On top of a plateau covered with tall pines, a beautiful view on a good size lots. The only drawbacks is it takes 5 hours to get there and the weather got hotter. The breezy wind helped.
Some good friends joined us and in their 4X4, we went exploring the local dirt roads and back country. Not much blacktop under those tires. Time spent catching up about family and other friends, tales about each others' travels, sharing meals and drinks, and just day dreaming and relaxing. Nothing better than that.
But after a week without the internet, cell phones and TV, it was sort-of good to get back to reality of civilization life, unfortunately. And then I realized, " We don't do this enough." But after the last few months of surgery, chemo treatments, and doctor visits, you can understand why it was good to just get away. The clean air, the clambering of the wildlife around us, no traffic noise, and fresh mountain breezes, refreshes the soul and your mind.
But then this next week, two doctor visits, with tests I am sure, and hopefully good news about getting rid of the 'IV port' planted in my chest, for good. That would mean I am in remission. At least for now.
Anyway, I am making this short so I can go visit with one of our self-adopted grandkids (she adopted us, but we would have adopted her too) in the hospital. Painful story.
So until the next edition, get out of town, go camping or take a nice long drive into the wilderness/countryside and breath deep with your eyes closed and clear your minds, and just relax under a big shady tree. Enjoy!
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