I'm at a leadership retreat this week at the Lake of the Ozarks. I drove down yesterday afternoon, a lovely spring day. Parts of the drive were pretty bleak, but I did enjoy seeing the blooming flowers, shrubs and trees.
The first night away from home is usually the worst for me. Different sounds, different bed, different bathroom. The food is different too. I didn't make the best dinner choices, and the rich food didn't go over very well. Live and learn! I did sleep, but not very deeply.
However, this hotel does have an indoor pool, and I went for a brief swim this morning; will try to make that part of my morning routine here. My room has a small balcony and sliding door. Last night I enjoyed standing out there watching the birds and the sunset. It's been nice to have open up the door and have fresh air too.
It's funny the small things one notices, though. This hotel is not disabled-friendly. No elevator to take a person in a wheelchair to the spa area (in case they want a massage, or some other treatment like a pedicure). Some of the upkeep hasn't been done (touch up painting; really good cleaning around places in the pool area); and there are signs of too fast construction (no seals between the bathroom pipes and the drywall -- little open spaces where bugs and mice love to go, although I've not seen any critters, thank goodness!).
The wireless connection is a little faster this morning than last night. I'm not putting as much demand on it, either. Yesterday I thought snails were taking the data packets back and forth. How spoiled I am by my work and home Internet connections!
Big day ahead with a dinner/reception tonight requiring some dress up. Hair cooperated this morning, and that's a good sign.
Wishing my readers a wonderful week!