Kit and I endured a difficult summer.  I developed a complication from elective surgery I had last March and needed corrective surgery. We both contracted our first case of Covid. Washington is rainy mid-September through June but summertime is glorious with bright blue skies and cool temperatures. We spent the heart of our summer as invalids and then most of September catching up on maintenance and projects.

Finally we realized that even though our health recovered, we had developed a stay-at-home attitude. “We need to have some fun,” we told each other. We warmed up with a trip to Mt. Rainier National Park. The alpine meadows of wildflowers have been replaced with reds and oranges of fall ground cover. Next week we’re going to try touring the heart of British Columbia.

At our age, developing  lethargy after affliction is a danger. We need to force ourselves to get out and do something. Kit and I are glad we did.