To the Land of Enchantment
Sayonara, Vacationland: in less than two weeks, The Heftis hit the road for the Land of Enchantment!
So what do we know about New Mexico? Admittedly, not much. Wikipedia tells me that the roadrunner is the state bird (who knew?! Not me- I thought roadrunners lived only in the desert landscapes of Wile E. Coyote cartoons).
Mountain Project tells me there is some great rock climbing around the area, and, after some further research, I am excited to report there are miles and miles of mountain trails just waiting to be biked / ran / hiked.
There’s a lot of sunny, dry days; views for miles, open spaces, and public land. There’s not a lot of traffic, people, bugs, humidity, and trees.
We will set up base camp at 7,300 feet in Los Alamos – a smallish mountain town spread out across several mesas with the Jemez Mountains uplifting to the west and the terminus of the Rocky Mountains a bit to the east.
It’s not Montrose and it’s not Colorado. But it’s close enough and Stephane and I are excited about what we have learned about the area. And we’ll be close enough to meet up with our Colorado crew, so we’re calling it a day for now. We’re headed back west and that is good enough for us!
While we are escaping the land of black flies, humidity, and endless trees, we must also part ways with our generous, caring, and fiercely supportive tribe. Our “girls”, V and Nicole; Kevin & Lorry, Kathy & Charlie, and “The Helges” (as we so lovingly call them). And Stephane must leave behind the most professional, tight-knit, and badass group of co-workers he has had the pleasure to fly with to date. So yeah, it’s sweet, but it’s a little bitter too.
For myself, professionally, Maine has allowed my business to grow and I am happy that I will be able to continue my work – remotely – with my newest client.
So, here’s to the road ahead: adventures with old and new friends and maybe, one day, a place to hang our hat for good.
And here’s to the road behind: we’d never be where or who we are now without traveling the windy, buggy, and bumpy road through Maine – picking up some awesome friends along the way and adding a little bug named Hugo to our family.
I’ll leave you with some images I stole from the internet. Trust me, we’ll be posting some of our own REAL soon!
Yes! Yes! Yes!! Go forth and be S&S!! Tons of love and hugs to you 4!! *cheers*
*pinch* and *loves* S!
As someone who’s never had kids, I can sense trepidation on Hugo’s part – or maybe he just have to poop, Who knows?
S, I think you are right about the trepidation (and maybe the poop too) … Hugo’s wondering what he got himself into, being born to two such as us … Hang on tight, Hugo – here we gooOOO!!!
I’m sooooooooooooooo excited, can’t wait to see you three! It’s been far too long, soon you’ll be closer to home! We all miss you.
That was Cindy’s comment, by the way.
Hey Cindy!
We are soooooo excited too!!! And a little nervous, truth be told. Another new place. Here we go again! Can’t wait to see you!!