The weather forecast for today held great promise, mostly sunny, albeit still cool, with lighter winds. It would be a good day for hiking, but the forest would still be very wet.
We enjoyed our coffee and watched the inlet greet the day.
Not much to tell. After working for 3 companies over 43+ years (38 years 7 months with my last company), I finally got that promotion I had waited my entire career for……retirement.
I have been exploring this new career for the past 7+ years and while it is not always exciting, the chance to do what I want for myself and my family instead of what my company wants has been very fulfilling. Early on, there was a long list of projects in my “to-do” hopper and I attacked these projects with a vengeance for the first 9 months of retirement. Eventually, my brain told me that this was not what retirement was about, so it took me another 5 months before my industriousness again took over and I attacked another line of projects, this time somewhat shorter and less complicated, as well as many new projects related to the family weddings in 2016. After going hard for 6 weeks and 3 weddings, my body was telling me to relax, then the flu bug hit and as soon as that was done with me, my sciatic acted up. No rest for the wicked. In 2020 and 2021, the Covid 19 pandemic changed the whole retirement gig. I was lucky to not be still working, for sure.
I enjoy photography, gardening, working with my hands, walking, cycling, skiing, travelling, reading and creating special photo and video productions obtained in my first pastime. I may never become wealthy in any of these pursuits, but I already feel I am rich in life experiences far beyond any expectation.
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As my Kiwi meteorologist friend always says…There are 2 kinds of clouds…wee white fluffy ones and big black nasty ones. Both make great photos, but I like the fluffy ones best. Happy weekend. Allan
When you look at the inlet from above, it looks so small, but down by the water, you can see the true scale. It was a great day by the water. Thanks for reading Blanca. Allan
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It’s nice to have your feet on the ground and your head in the clouds!
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Those clouds on that morning were spectacular as the skies cleared. Thanks for reading John. Allan
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The view is beautiful and the photos are gorgeous, as usual 🌹🌹🌹
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Thanks Luisa. We were very lucky to have such a view where we stayed. Thanks for reading and enjoy your weekend. Allan
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I wish you a great weekend, as well
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Gorgeous photos, Allan. I especially like your cloud pictures. Very serene.
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As my Kiwi meteorologist friend always says…There are 2 kinds of clouds…wee white fluffy ones and big black nasty ones. Both make great photos, but I like the fluffy ones best. Happy weekend. Allan
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It looks so pretty with the mist hanging across the water
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Thanks Marion. I love those languid misty morns. Thanks for reading. Allan
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Lovely pictures from after the rain. Hopefully you wore your waterproof hikers this time.
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Thanks. I only had my old hikers with me. The good ones were at home 1,000 km away. Thanks for reading Linda. Allan
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Hi Allan, these are amazing photos! All those low clouds make the scenery even more besutiful and mesmerizing.
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When you look at the inlet from above, it looks so small, but down by the water, you can see the true scale. It was a great day by the water. Thanks for reading Blanca. Allan
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