For the past 11 years, my husband Eddie and I have lived in Humboldt County, and we love it. We're pretty confident that we'll be calling this our home from here on out. If you haven't visited our little corner of Northern California, you certainly should: the ocean, redwoods, rivers, and mountains serve as a beautiful setting for small towns rich in art, music, recreation, and wonderful people.
Recently, however, I've realized just how much time I spend on the road or in the air. Spring semester included four work-related and three personal trips--anywhere from two days to one week in length--and I just returned Monday from a 5-week European vacation. Looking ahead, I note that I'll be traveling for 2-3 days at the beginning of July (Ukiah for Redwood Writing Project business) and another week at the end of July (San Diego ComiCon with my sister Sarah). Who knows what August will hold, let alone Fall semester and the winter break?
I'm not complaining; I love the opportunities I have to travel to new places, meet new people, see new sites, and try new things. And, while some may see my love of Humboldt County and my love of travel as contradictory, I'm beginning to see that the two are closely connected. Indeed, there's real comfort in knowing that at the end of every trip I take, I get to return to a place I love.
In celebration of my travels both near and far, I'm beginning this blog to share the places I go and things I see. I look forward to hearing your stories about your explorations as well!
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