So tired, can't sleep. Too hot. It'a a million trillion degrees. I need to move to a colder climate.

I think we were in the low 60's today. We had a little rain, but it was nice in between. And, we have a music festival this week, so absolutely fantastic music every day, about half of it free. And I got to go on a cruise, sip wine and munch nummy appetizers while listening to live classical music with my favorite cellist, and a wonderful violist and classical guitarist. We had nature accompanying the music with light rain and sunshine at the same time. Bliss.

t /gloating

It's not often I get to gloat, I have to take advantage of it when I can.

Also, hi. How is Greece?

Also, hi back! Greece is hot. Not as hot as Phoenix/Tuscon, but in the 90s. And still boring, but I've signed up for free scuba lessons at the embassy next month. I doubt I will ever get to go diving, but at least learning how will be fun.

Sometimes living here sideswipes me, tho - I was out on the balcony pulling the shutters closed at sunset last night, and the sun was blazing orange, setting over a jagged range of mountains, and I suddenly thought that 2000 years ago, another woman might've stood just here and watched the sunset, just as I was. And then I thought, actually, someone has seen the sunset over those peaks every day for thousands of years.

Whoa, dude.

Raquel, that link... um... I can't even... gah.

That is a cool thought, Raquel.

Scuba is fun! When you come back to CA, maybe we can all go on a dive.

I was out on the balcony pulling the shutters closed at sunset last night, and the sun was blazing orange, setting over a jagged range of mountains, and I suddenly thought that 2000 years ago, another woman might've stood just here and watched the sunset, just as I was. And then I thought, actually, someone has seen the sunset over those peaks every day for thousands of years.

My gloat was the shortest gloat ever. It is now officially over. Wow.

Aurelia, I ate a tamarind ball today. It was yummy.

Now I wish I was in Greece.

I ate a tamarind ball today. It was yummy.

Yay.

That reminds me that I need to make it to the post office tomorrow.

My gloat was the shortest gloat ever.

No, continue to gloat. I'd trade with you in a second. Music and cool weather and a little rain in exchange for dust, heat, and boredom!

Aw. Thanks. I do love my home. But I sure wouldn't mind visiting Greece. I haven't left the country for altogether too long, and the feeling of that kind of history is one of my most favorite things.

t makes note to include Greece on any around-the-world itinerary planning I make

Timelies! I'm damn groggy this AM....