The good news: I'm off to Colorado in a few short hours. Pretty hikes, tall mountains, fresh clear air. I don't think I could ask for anything more (well, I guess I could ask for the Alps with their feniculars and gondolas and alpine lodges stocked with all the amenities you need so you don't have to carry a full backpack...) I'm very excited! This begins the next 6 weeks of constant vacationing -- leaving for Peru on August 27, Matt & Steph's wedding in September... yippee!
The bad news: On Tuesday night my throat was sore. By lunch yesterday, a headache and stuffy nose were added to my list of maladies. I went home and tried to sleep it off. I felt better this morning, though swallowing was still a challenge. Now, my throat feels soothed but my head is throbbing. (Needless to say, no work for me today). Here's to hoping it will go away before I get on the trail!