Our flight leaves very early Monday morning, and to make it on time, we’d have to get up shortly after 1 a.m. So we decided to book a hotel room near the Albany International Airport, we’ll get a jump on the morning and find a good restaurant

We are both excited, this seems to be something we need. For Maria, this is a kind of spiritual homecoming, she is very drawn to the desert, she fell in love with New Mexico when she was there for nearly a year. She is excited to show it to me, and I think that is one of the things love is about, when you are eager to share your life with someone, rather than hide it.

I’ve decided to bring the regular camera rather than just the monochrome, I think I will be drawn to some of the colors of New Mexico, from what I see online.

I will be blogging almost every day, mostly putting up a photo or two. You are welcome to come along for the ride, it won’t be as wordy as my blog is now, which is perhaps a good thing for everyone. We’ll be back in about a week.

I feel this blog is part of my home, I feel the people who read it are part of my family, we have our disagreements and squabbles, but there is great love and connection. I thank you for that.