Holiday Photo Expedition

Images from my annual holiday card photo expedition taken yesterday on the Alameda-Oakland-San Francisco ferry. The day started with thick fog and ended with a perfectly clear sky. My favorite image is the one of the American Flag but in consideration of my UK friends I decided it was too go-go America for them.

Holiday Get-Away

This week I spent hours on the internet looking for an inspirational holiday get-away. My ideas ran far and wide. Kayaking in Canada, a cruise, volunteering in South America? I kept visualizing a pina colada in my hand, white sand beaches, blue water, palm trees, snorkeling and kayaking. Finally I found something that fit the bill - an all-inclusive holiday resort in Jamaica. So, I depart on Tuesday and return on Friday.

Looking forward to my favorite things - adventuring, photography and writing.

Gluteus Maximus Holiday

I've been having some leg pain - they've been feeling heavy and tired. To check it out I went to a physiotherapist the other day. He observed my balance and leg movements, and then made the following ass-essment.

Physiotherapist: "You're not using your large gluteus maximus."

Amy: (laughing) Excuse me?

Physiotherapist: "You're not using your large gluteus maximus muscle."

Amy: Oh, you mean muscle - OK - I thought you were saying I'm not using my large rear end."

Physiotherapist: "I'm sure it feels very comfortable to sit on but you're not using it so your calves and hamstrings are overworking. Push against my hand with your foot. See how overly developed you're calves have become?"

Amy: (glowing) "Yes, I am strong, aren't I?"

Physiotherapist: "Except for your large gluteus maximus and gluteus medius."

Amy: "They're on holiday, having a drink."

Physiotherapist: "Yes, they need to pack their bags and get with the program."

Okay, you get the picture. I am now working on awakening my large gluteus maximus with some targeted exercises.

US Tour Coming to a Close

I feel like I’ve been on holiday forever. Where exactly do I live and where do I work? Please remind me before I am supposed to return to life in London on Monday. Stephen and I started in DC on March 8 (best day of the year) and finally return to the UK tomorrow.

There were three parts to our vacation. DC was tourist segment plus lots of quality hang-out time with my sibs. Of course we also spent every afternoon napping. Then San Francisco was catching up with friends. Thank goodness we’ve had the last couple of days to catch up on naps again in Connecticut. Hopefully my boss won’t mind me taking afternoon siestas at the office.

Illustration from Jim Kweskin Jug Band Filmore poster