One of the reasons I started my gardening blog is once I retired, I finally could dedicate more time to doing the blog.  I retired almost a year ago now which has allowed me to spend more time gardening and pursuing further interests, including photography, travel and a little golfing.  We have not only traveled abroad but we have also started to explore in local areas near where we live.  We spend precious moments with our grandson and family too.

My husband and I are on a camping trip right now.  We love to meander through the back roads stopping in on a farm market along the way to pick up fresh vegetables and fruit.

From where I sit, there are not only amazing views of the mountains and lake, but a large group of goslings caught my attention and a lone loon.  (This is when I could really do with a better zoom lens).   There is an abundance of wild flowers and plenty of wild strawberries.  Just a brief interlude, but one of the pleasures of retirement.