I have just returned from three glorious weeks of holidays in the good ole US of A. Weeks of sunny, dry 30+ degree days, sun tans, drinking, eating, driving, walking, marvelling. All the things a holiday should be.
Who knew (well it was predictable really) that I would fall in love with Colorado and it's spectacular mountains, crystal-clear rivers, cute and cuddly animals (like whistle pigs!) and wholesome wholesome outdoorsey hipsters? This was my second visit to the States (the first in 2002) and I continue to be astounded by the sheer size and variety of the place. It's also fun to be treated as a novelty - not the case in Britain where Australians are to be found under every rock - though we were confused with all sorts of random nationalities.
It was nice to get away from the cold of a Melbourne winter (although I must admit to being a little excited about the prospect of freezing temperatures and rain. Seriously. There's something about dragon's breath and doonas and heaters and coats that is very comforting. I mean I like the sun and all - but still...).
I don't actually have much to report. My blogly silence is a symptom of a new job that has kept me busy and prevented the sort of mind-wandering that leads to postings. A number of friends have left for the overseas for indefinite periods which feels a bit odd. Others are making Big Life Decisions about houses and permanent and official hitchings and hatchlings and the like. *sigh*
Still, I have a few minor blogging ideas that I might trot out if youse are lucky.
Till then...
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