Johio, my heart skipped when I read your post.You have no idea what a compliment that is! Possibly one of the nicest things anyone has ever said to me. Really. I am flattered and would be honored to be an English teacher. Teaching is one of the most noble professions IMHO. I am a lowly hotel manager though, spending my days behind the front desk, wishing I was on the other side, checking in to a room at an exotic destination. But at least I get to hear my guests' stories of travel and adventure, and when I'm lucky, once every year or two, I get to have my own little adventure.
As for your picture, I have seen it before and am happy to see it again. Perfect timing on that pic. Love it. It is a view so fresh in my memory. I usually see it blurry, through tears. I think this is the first time I ever saw it clearly, with a smile in fact, but that is many installments from now.![]()