I know people who think travel for work is the best thing ever, mostly people who have never done it. The reality is that it can be difficult to be away from loved ones, lonely and a little deflating. Of course, there’s benefits also, like getting to take a look around when not working, meeting new people and other such things. I guess it comes down to the individual to balance out the pros and cons.

Your photos make this area look interesting, and there’s something appealing about the contrast of the wetter/green areas in juxtaposition with the drier/desert areas.

A family trip there would be a good thing for you all.