When I come back from a Sierra trip, even just a weekend, I feel like a million bucks during my first post trip workout.

If anything, returning home after a trip is a mental let down. My line of work can be depressing, especially after waking up next to a pristine meadow the day before.
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If you only travel on sunny days you will never reach your destination.*

* May not apply at certain latitudes in Canada and elsewhere.