Why is it
May 14, 2008
that you need a vacation to recover from vacation?
I got back two nights ago around 1 am. Arizona is so stark and beautiful. And lush. Is that possible? To be dry and stark and severe and ... lush?? hmph.
Yesterday was a bit of a blur. Today I am rested, but so far behind. Work, housekeeping, groceries, unreturned calls and emails...
At some point I am sure it will all settle back down. (Much like when you change the water in a fish tank and even though you know it's cleaner and refreshed, it still looks cloudy for a day or so.)
Anyway, I've got lots to share. Lots. Like I said, I'm behind. But I'm trying to right myself and get back on track before I settle down to my daily rounds in blogland and flickr. I've dabbled here and there and -- oh my -- is there ever a lot of fun stuff going on. It can overwhelm a girl. I'm looking at at my unread bloglines numbers and they kind of freak me out.
I took almost 400 photos during our stay. The harsh sunlight was a challenge. Fun, though.
welcome back, I missed you :-)
Posted by: beki | May 14, 2008 at 04:03 PM
boy, you're sure getting along with that camera nicely!!!
Posted by: stacy | May 14, 2008 at 05:12 PM
And what gorgeous photos they are! I know I always feel totally overwhelmed by blogland after a few days away from it. Just hit 'mark all read' and life becomes more manageable!
Now if only I were able to take my own advice.
Posted by: Ali | May 14, 2008 at 05:17 PM
Vacations after vacations are definitely a necessity. (Unfortunately I think Joe's scheduled his vacation the week before school starts in August. There's going to be a lot of dragging butts that Monday morning ...)
Glad you're back.
Posted by: Lera | May 14, 2008 at 06:36 PM
I'm laughing at Lera's dragging butts comment. Tee hee...
I agree. A post vacation vacation is a must. Too bad it never happens like that.
I love that third photo. Very watercolor-y!
Posted by: nikko | May 14, 2008 at 10:32 PM
Arizona is one of our favorite places. We actually ranked Tucson as our number one pick for residency. I completely know what you mean about the lushness. beautiful.
Posted by: Rachel | May 15, 2008 at 09:57 AM
In past years when we got out of school a little earlier we took the week before Memorial Day as vacation. Then we had Memorial Day to recover before heading back into the working world. This year - we're vacationing in our ole hometown. Maybe it won't be so brutal.
As for light, when I lived in India I used my flash a lot outdoors to compensate for the harsh shadows from such strong light.
Posted by: laeroport | May 15, 2008 at 10:26 AM
Your pictures are beautiful! Maybe even better than in person!? What fun though. Miss you, Flossy!
Posted by: Liz | May 15, 2008 at 05:58 PM