January 15th
Dear Rose,
I’m sorry to hear of your recent medical news. I would be happy to chat about a trip to help you at this difficult time. You mention you like wilderness and beauty and travelling solo: I can understand, I’m much the same.
There are many magnificent places I can suggest; places you should be able to get to without too much strain on your health. The isolation and beauty of the Western Australian deserts are like nothing else on earth, such vivid colours, and endless horizons…
I pause.
Why the hell did I just write that?
I press delete and tell her about the Great Barrier Reef.