There were a lot of expectations from me about our stay at the cabin, very few of which were ever realized. I had envisioned getting some time to write, peaceful mornings watching the sun rise, quiet evenings playing board games. Reality was somewhat of a different measure, in part because that idyllic vision would have required us to be there for a week or so, not a day or two.
Writing? Barely happened. I’m ok with that, truth be told, because I came home with my batteries somewhat recharged. While I may not have done much actual writing, I did a lot of thinking and looking and watching. I feel like I have a definite sense of direction and motivation now, enough that I’ve gone ahead and put a word counter back up on the website as a reminder that I am making progress.
In the end this wasn’t the completely relaxing vacation I might have hoped for, but it was wonderful to have some downtime with the family, without distractions or internet (or streaming!). We weren’t in complete isolation, mind you – the cabin had DirectTV, so we were able to watch the season finale of Doctor Who “live” for the first time. Of course, I wish we could have stayed longer. If nothing else, I think Kim was finally starting to relax, the Mommy duties uncoiling a little bit, only to have us back home and thrust back in to the usual life.
Important side note to folks planning on going to Luray – bring good walking shoes. Of all the things I had been prepared for, one and a quarter-mile walk down 160 feet below ground and back up was never truly appreciated until these tired, out of shape bones finished (and finish I did! Without a stretcher! And even dragging myself into the maze afterwards! Hah!)(all of that thanks of course to a stupendous, wondrous, overworked wife who may have said something like “if you think I’m doing that alone…”).
Did I mention how awesome my wife is? Coordinated, planned, and executed the bulk of the trip so that we never wanted for anything in our temporary home. Even the dog felt like she was at home the whole time.
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