Guest fatigue. I had wonderful times with my sister and her friends, my goddaughter and her friend, my high-school friend and her husband. We did great things: a concert starring a friend from Sicily, a photography exhibit by a friend here in the valley, dinners out and dinners in and dinners at friends. I gained five pounds and have to quit eating for a month. Have to learn to space visits out better. Anyone else have this issue? You want them to come, love having them, but just can't keep up with them after awhile.

That said, I'm easing back into village life, cleaning the house, doing chores and errands and continuing to read and garden and be on line.

Next month, Rome for a few days and back to Egypt.

posted by Joanna @ 9/29/2006 02:12:00 PM