Mar 21, 2015
Low energy and high tide
First off a special thank you to Rae, my computer guru. She has brought my blog up to date.
Thanks to Rae, you can now sign up for new posts delivered to your inbox as well as sign up for replies to your comment to be sent to your inbox. Most importantly she has updated my blog system for the first time since it was created in 2010. Seems like I hired someone to do the set up who was not too certain as to the process. He did a good job setting me up and Rae has done a fabulous job of bringing me into the 21st century. I believe she is for hire to do a variety of computer related things if anyone is interested.
For the past three days we have endured mostly overcast skies and daytime lows of around 80F. Plus the new moon has brought us a high morning tide.
The ocean was spewing angry waves up higher and higher. Usually the water does not come past that dark grey line at the top of the photo.
It has been swirling closer and closer to the wall in front of the RV Park. Our early morning walks have been postponed to about 11AM. You can still walk but I prefer not to sink into the wet sand with each step.
I have had little to no energy these past few days. Perhaps it relates to the change in our morning routine. I’m certain it relates to the fact that we are heading North very soon. I have tired to ignore that fact but it doesn’t help. I see all the work that needs to be done to pack up before we hit the road. I guess I feel I am not ready to leave, I have not had a lot of free time this winter. In part that is why I am not blogging every day right now. Frankly I am sick and tired of sitting in front of this machine call a computer. At times I feel chained to it.
I feel as unsettled as these small boats sitting high up on the beach but easily swayed by the forces of nature. Those restaurants have no control over the ocean creeping in and invading their space.
I now understand how so much damage can be done here during hurricane season.
The sun came out today so hopefully I will come out of my funk eventually. I know I can’t ignore what my future holds but I would like to hide for a few days more at the very least. Napping is not a part of my day but I have enjoyed those for the past 3 afternoons. Sadly I usually wake up cranky.
I have been so into myself that I made no effort to great some new RVers to the park earlier in the week. Just no energy to do anything but what is essential. Thank goodness for Colin who greeted them. Turns out that these folks are blog readers but were too polite to come and say hello.
Meet Wayne, Kenya and her daughter Yorama. They live in Tecate, a town on the US border in the Baja. Wayne, now retired, is a great traveler and now they are on a quest to find some land to purchase, perhaps on the beach but likely in the mountains.
I am certain we will meet again as it is likely they will be passing by us here on the Isla again and again. Fortunately they did not find the Road an obstacle at all 😮 They have also been reading Juan and Kevin’s posts over the last year. Such a small world we live in. Safe travels my friends. Stay in touch. I wish I had been able to spend more time with you, next time, I promise.
The night the clouds started to form…..
…we had a spectacular sunset.
The colors like the tides were extremes.
Thanks for stopping by. Always nice to know you visited.
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Couldn’t imagine my life without a nap! Everyday since I was a baby, I’ve hardly ever missed a day. Some people like them some don’t. But then again, I’m up with the cows. Going home is hard. Even though we were there only two weeks, I wasn’t very happy going home and the weather here has been rain and gloom ever since. Anyway, nice pics and cool that Rae was able to help you out.
I usually get 8-9 hours per night so I don’t need a nap. Yes going home is difficult but we do love our home but this time I am just a wee bit down I guess.
Contessa exaggerates as always. All I did was hack through a backdoor into her blog and replace a bit of deprecated coding with a newer version so that all your lovely comments will nest. 😉
You did work very hard Rae and I am fortunate that you have the knowledge. Still not sure about the iPhone or iPad, likely just might get a new smaller laptop.
I would be sad too if I had to pack & leave such an idelic spot…there’s all of next year not touched yet – something to look forward to. I read Rae’s blog as well …I know what it’s like to try & get your blog just right…I fiddled with mine so much early on..it was a huge learning curve. I hope you are feeling a bit better …..cheers
You are right Leslie, all of next season to look forward to which I do. Your blog looks great, lots of nice bright colors.
Dear Contessa,
You have been through the mill these last few months. If you need some time away from your computer to recoup and rest up everyone will understand. Live first, then entertain…
Peter, you and Shelagh have been so supportive. I do appreciate it.
Maybe some day you will be able to extend your stay and not have to rush back.
George, I think you have hit the nail on the head so to speak. Because of my spending so much time last fall in Edmonton with my father our stay here is shorter this year by about 5 weeks. I may be grieving for those 5 weeks.
All bloggers understand the burden of the blog! Here in Las Jaibas I am relied on to keep all our park activities blogged…at least the activities that I attend. The blog was started to keep our family at home aware of where we actually are, what we are doing and most of all as our travel diary. I now only blog when there is something interesting to say. Blog when you feel like it Contessa and not when you don’t. Everyone understands.
Blogging does take a huge amount of time as you mentioned. I also wrote for my parents who were housebound so they could share in my life and travel along with me. Now they are both gone and that makes a difference. I guess I just need some time to adjust.
You likely were exhausted before but had no time to feel it – now that things have slowed down you are feeling the aftermath. Take care of yourself!
I think you are right. I was exhausted when I got back from Edmonton and even before we headed south and it just hadn’t stopped until a few weeks ago. Now I am constantly tired and worn out. Hopefully I will pick up as we head north before I have to get back to work. Good thing I have been taking my daily iron pill and vitamins.
Oh Darling Girl – you’ve earned the right to be cranky! To nap, to be sad….so very much has taken place in these last few months and you have shouldered all of it in wicked-good form – so competent, so caring, so on top of everything. Taking care of business right and left, all the while your dear heart is breaking. I say indulge yourself and your emotions, do exactly what you feel like doing in the moment, be it laugh, cry, nap, entertain, or retreat… You need time to heal and soothe your aching heart. So indulge, have a glass or two (or three) and know you are appreciated and loved and bring joy to so many. Thank you for that. In the midst of it all you still found time to bring joy. Think about that. How amazing you are. Truly. Give your beautiful, amazing self the rest you need, and bless your time there. I know you do. God allowed you to be in a place that nurtures your spirit during this painful time and that in itself is a gift. Bless you and yours as always. If you’re not here for awhile we understand. We’ll be here waiting, don’t think for a minute anyone would abandon you because your posts aren’t as prolific as usual. Sending virtual abrazos as always.
Barbara your love and warmth surround me. All I can say is thank you with tears in my eyes. I had never thought it it that way, my being here when Dad passed….hugs and more hugs.