It's been a while...

The main reason for the silence is that there hasn't been much to report. That said, I'm not sure my physio would have recommended a trip to Texas that included sitting still on an aeroplane for 10½ hours (yes, I travelled stowage class). Nevertheless, My Dodgy Knee and I survived - nay, enjoyed - our trip.

And yes, we did trek up the Enchanted Rock, and back down again (perhaps more to the point), and all the way round it as well. A good 4 miles. Actually, My Dodgy Knee and I accumulated nearly 9 miles that day, although in small doses.

Obviously My Dodgy Knee took advantage of the (rare) opportunities to use public transport (you knew there'd be a train somewhere).

Previous experience has suggested that My Dodgy Knee isn't too keen driving long distances but a 2+ hour drive each way to visit the Alamo passed off well.

Fortunately for everyone's knees, the NASA Johnson Space Centre in Houston provide a tram shuttle around the site.

But sometimes, what My Dodgy Knee really needs is a beer...