It’s been five sleeps in our own bed since returning from six weeks jaunting around USA, Canada and Alaska. All the old patterns have returned – which means I’m rarely awake before the sun is well up.
Except on the first morning when, after a good night’s sleep, I woke ready to greet the day. The golf course and ocean were right where we had left them all that time back. The difference is the wintry light . . .
My “birthday” plant, the pink zygocactus, had gone ahead and celebrated without me –
. . . and now to catch up with all those stories I didn’t write while I was busy experiencing them . . .
What a gorgeous birthday plant! I’m so happy to see your happy face again. 🙂
I understand in the Northern Hemisphere its common name is Christmas bush. Apparently it needs longer hours of darkness to come into bloom. My step-mother gave it to me years ago as a present for my birthday which falls on the winter equinox here downunder.
Where I live they’re called Christmas cactus/cacti. I love them, and had a light pink and magenta variety bloom several weeks ago. Totally out of season!
Yeah – probably because I was up north for my birthday 🙂
hope you had a lovely birthday, I’m happy the plant celebrated on time.
I celebrated on the Rocky Mountaineer Train in Canada. Watch this space for the story 🙂
Welcome home
Love your birthday plant
Looking forward to more stories 😘
Thanks Kerri. It’s good to be home. So many stories to write. It’s easier to do them on the road when all is fresh in the mind, but time, energy and internet access killed that desire. Now it’s back to the notes and photographs.
Xxxx Gwen
And I still don’t dance!!
But you’re inspired to now – right?
Great times! You and your fellow travellors livened up the train!
Hi Norman! Thanks for the comment on the blog – so glad you took the time to find it. Didn’t we have a great time on that train – and then later on the cruise ship. You know it’s in the Rocky Mountaineer brochure that the guests on each carriage are supposed to interact. We were just doing our bit J
I hear the English summer is a scorcher. Hope you are enjoying it.
Xx Gwen
You know what us reserved English can be like ha ha!
Yes it is hot here, high twenties each day, maybe 30. Not used to it.
Perhaps the heat will melt your reserve 🙂
I like that: “The golf course and ocean were right where we had left them….”
Hopefully your six weeks has not flashed past like mine has. I usually find time away in new surroundings slows down even with a hectic schedule. Time for a rest for you and Bill now after yours??? And, Happy Birthday.
You’re right. The six weeks went on and on. We did so much – I amazed myself. Back home now and hoping to return to the manuscript – yet again! Grandkids visiting this week first. Thanks for the birthday wishes 🙂
Enjoy your youthful visitors. ☺️
We had an interesting after dinner conversation with 15 year old grand-daughter about the dark web!
Mmm, all rather worrying, but I expect the ‘digital natives’ take it all in their stride.
Pretty much. We also talked about the various generational tags and their behavioural characteristics. She introduced all these conversational topics!!! She introduced us to Generation Alpha and voiced her concerns about them LOL
‘Generation Alpha’ – it’s all so depressing that we live at a time where every human is viewed as a marketing opportunity.
Hi Gwen & Bill, welcome back to Aussie land we’re thinking of you on your birthday. Big hugs & love to you both xx
Thanks so much Lorraine. And I hope you had a beaut birthday too xxxx Gwen
Welcome back to civilization 😈 :bear:
Ahem. Canada is very civilized. We apologise when you step on our foot, for example.
We found all the locals extremely friendly. Watch for the story in Victoria for example.
Shouldn’t stick your foot in the way in the first place
Sorry.
Thank you. Windy Wollongong is in full swing.
Good to see you back safely!
Thank you!
There’s nothing better than your own bed after a long trip. Treat yourself to a few more lazy mornings 🙂
Sitting up in bed sipping coffee as I read this 😀
At least a few photos while you are working out what to write. Where is that golf course?
It’s Wollongong Golf Course.
Pleased you woke up early, Gwen
I wish I could do it every day. I had so much done by 9am. Kept looking at my watch wondering if it was too early to make a few phone calls.
I’m usually up at 6