I used to live in New Mexico ... Albuquerque, to be specific, and traveled around the area a lot in search of good hang gliding spots. I loved the place, but not the job, and ended up in California, which is where my vocation took me. I like your idea of writing erotica. I do it from time to time, as well; it helps me shake off the cobwebs from not writing more serious stuff for a while.