First day of Homesickness

My Aunt took a turn for the worse (mentally) yesterday and I was woken up by her trying to come into the guest house twice in the middle of the night to wake me up. I am unsure what set her off as she has been sober and on really good form since I got here. Whatever her issue was it made me get a terrible nights sleep and wake up tearful and missing friends and family back in the UK. I feel home sick for the first time since my arrival and it hasn't even been two weeks!

Later today I was looking forward to getting out the house and away from the drama to hike into the mountains with my best friend to Crystal Lake (around 8000 ft elevation.) Stunning views and great to get some exercise - mentally and physically. We took her dog who is 11 years old. She was so excited to swim in the lake and play catch all afternoon while we ate our packed lunches and put the world to right.