I've been on the opposite, been having trouble trying to do so.
I also had a horrible time up in the mountains too. I suffered sever nicotine withdrawal for one, Not a store for 30 Miles! D:. The town had a population of only 80 year old men, all 4 of them.
Buut, the scenery was good, and I had some musical inspiration. I got some lyrics and concepts for songs.
Hell of a time.
May I be curious enough to ask if you play any musical instrument or have any dedicated creative outlet? (Except writing, which your pretty damn good at by the way!)