We had snow here last Friday, and I think that may be the last of it for the winter (though I’m always up for a late March snow). It also marks the start of a few super busy months with lots of traveling!
We are heading to the Ecuador and the Galapagos, and I’m excited about that (as I’ve already mentioned more times that necessary). I’m only concerned that there may not be enough time to sleep…and I really need to get back to my 10-12 hours a night. I don’t know whether it’s more work, more exercise, or more naughty dog wake ups, but I’m exhausted lately. Our dog may be almost ten years old, but she still terrorizes us from time to time to let us know who is boss. Guess what? It’s not us.
On the other hand, there is no internet on the boat in the Galapagos. Gasp. Stutter. Gulp. No internet? When is the last time I haven’t had internet for more than a single day? I honestly cannot remember. We had internet daily in Bhutan, Kenya, and Peru. But this really forces me to not check email, hope for updates from the dogsitter extraordinaire about Toasty’s antics, or read useless rambles about the presidential election (I mean, really, the United States has reached a very new low there).
I’ve downloaded two new books to enjoy–first up, City of Thorns (I had already read another book on Dabaab, and my mom recommended this one), and Flames in the Field (about women spies in World War II). I really would like to read another new fiction book, but so much of fiction is just…so….bad. I have no patience for books that don’t immediately grab my attention.
I’ve also started my triathlon training, and even though I ran a lot before this (with the once a week bike and swim), the quantity and intensity of the 8-week program is tiring. Three to four days a week are >90 minutes. I guess I get about ten days off during our vacation, though we will be doing lots of hiking, paddling, and snorkeling. When we get back, we have about 2 weeks before the Cherry Blossom 10-Miler, an annual favorite! And then two weeks before my very first metric century ride in Delaware. And then two weeks to my very first triathlon in Virginia. Named Rumpass in Bumpass. Which is an awesome name for a triathlon. No of course that is not why I signed up for this race.
It will be a lot of firsts in April. Plus, we are headed to Virginia Beach for the dog’s annual vacation (like 2014 and 2015)! The dog needs her vacation (and we love spoiling her).
Can’t wait to share pictures of Ecuador and the Galapagos in a few weeks!
