Always The Travel Host -- Never the Traveler - May 16

I have to admit, even though I work in the travel/tourism industry, I'm not much of a traveler. Oh, I've been to Disney World and I live at the shore, but I've never been further west than Chicago, IL. I feel a true connection to the earth, so I'm very excited to be heading into a beautiful and spiritual part of our glorious country. I'm a little nervous though. My husband and I haven't been on a true vacation alone together since 1986, the year after we were married. At the time, I was in the beginning stages of pregnancy and didn't know it yet. Needless to say my sickness and tiredness didn't bode well for me to be a fun travel partner. I hope to make up for it this trip. This will be a great opportunity to begin our future life together as we approach the empty nest years. I've been breaking in my new hiking boots by wearing them while gardening and all of our other travel arrangements have been confirmed. Today is my last day at work and my mind is in full vacation mode. In a few days I'll be on my way to a new -- and hopefully not last -- trip of a lifetime!