Category Archives: Retirement

What it is like to adjust to retirement and being with each other 24/7.

Home With Functional Computer

Posted on February 22, 2019 by Paul

My last post was Feb. 1. We have returned to Seattle and now that I have a functional computer I will recap the rest of our travels to California. While we were gone Seattle endured winter storm Maya that dumped … Continue reading →

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A Mile of Elevation Gain and Loss in One Day

Posted on February 1, 2019 by Paul

Anza Borrego Springs State Park is a gem of unbelievable quality. At over 600,000 acres it is the largest state park in the entire country. It is about 3/4 the size of Joshua Tree National Park. To visit this lovely … Continue reading →

Posted in CA, Indio, Joshua Tree National Park, Retirement, Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged | 2 Comments

The Desert In Bloom

Posted on January 31, 2019 by Paul

The park contains two types of desert, mojave and colorado. Yesterday’s pics were from the mojave desert section. Today’s pics are from the colorado desert. First an oasis complete with palm trees. Then a south-facing bajada (slope below the mountains). … Continue reading →

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On The Road Again

Posted on January 28, 2019 by Paul

Leaving our house in capable hands we headed out on the open road again. At our first rest stop we saw our neighbors, Bob and Carolyn! The four of us explored the tourism options of our fair state. We stuck … Continue reading →

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Eagles, Swans, Sunshine, and Fresh Air

Posted on January 27, 2019 by Paul

Recently we took a day trip to the Skagit River Delta. This area was diked in the early 20th century and has become very rich farmland with lots of waterways. It is attractive to migratory birds of all kinds. Some … Continue reading →

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Christmas Lights

Posted on December 15, 2018 by Paul

As our friends in western Washington know, walking to see the Christmas lights was not possible last evening. The same wind storm that hit the Seattle area came into Victoria just as we were preparing to take a night time … Continue reading →

Posted in B.C., BC, Photography, Retirement, Travel, Vancouver Island, Victoria, Victoria BC | 2 Comments

Winter at Abkhazi Garden

Posted on December 14, 2018 by Paul

No rain today and even a bit of sunshine. Therefore, this was the day for Abkhazi Garden. This little gem owned and operated by the Land Conservancy of B.C., is one of our favorites in Victoria. We were not the … Continue reading →

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Rainy December Day in Beacon Hill Park

Posted on December 12, 2018 by Paul

Today we walked from our condo on Victoria’s harbor to Beacon Hill Park through intermittent rainfall. The route goes through the James Bay neighborhood, an area filled with lovely Victorian homes and some marvelously designed new ones. However, the real … Continue reading →

Posted in B.C., BC, Beacon Hill Park, Victoria, BC, Photography, Retirement, Travel, Vancouver Island, Victoria, Victoria BC | 4 Comments

Skagit Delta Day Trip

Posted on September 25, 2018 by Paul

We got away from the city today with a day trip to the Skagit River Delta. Our first stop was La Conner for a waterfront walk and lunch. La Conner fronts the east side of the Swinomish Channel and the … Continue reading →

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Vancouver Island Adieu!

Posted on July 14, 2018 by Paul

Although we have been busy hiking and I have been playing ukulele, I haven’t abandoned painting. Here are two small pieces (4×4) I did in the last few days. The first is the next in a series of quick loose … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, B.C., BC, Collioure, Comox BC, Comox Valley, Courtenay, Courtenay BC, Retirement, Travel, Ukulele | 3 Comments