January Recap

On By Suzanne@PictureRetirementIn book reviews, month in review

I didn’t choose a WOTY this year, but I have always attempted to maintain a healthy balance in my life. I have often written about designing a life that includes feeding my mind, body, and spirit (elements of my contentment), and I think this month’s recap captures what that means to me. I am not suggesting that every day, or even every week, is balanced, but I do notice when it isn’t, and I make a conscious effort to identify and ‘fix’ what’s missing. Movement, thought, creative expression, nature, connections, exploration, awareness…

The new year blew in quite literally, with cool temperatures and a few windy days. We celebrated quietly, just the two of us, with a big pot of steamed muscles, a crusty baguette, and a nice bottle of wine. Just a few yellow carnations adorned the table. Setting the tone for 2026, I suppose – simple, straightforward, good company.

Health and Fitness

I’m keeping the initial weight loss off, but haven’t progressed in that area. I have a goal of losing 5 more pounds (total 15) before March 10th. I need to get serious soon since I am running out of time before our next vacation. Below is my tennis team on the day we took our club to first place in our league. They challenge me to keep moving, and their energy makes me feel younger than my years.

Malcolm and I have been attending to eye, skin, and teeth health this month, getting all our appointments out of the way. All of that stuff makes me feel old. Especially when the dermatologists suggest we ‘burn these off’ as a precaution, and the Optometrist reminds me that the cataracts are small, but growing. Great, thanks! In addition, Malcolm is getting PT on the shoulder that he damaged when he spilled down the stairs in Paris. He is working hard to recover in time to pull his suitcase across New Zealand in March. Not that we will be doing a lot of suitcase pulling during the three cruises.

Celebrating

We celebrated Malcolm’s 70th birthday, spreading the festivities out over most of the month. His wish – a chocolate cake from Surfside Diner and a visit to Peebles for barbecue ribs. The man has simple needs and never makes a request for anything. This I can do. We shared the cake with some friends, and still had leftovers for days. I staged the photo below of Malcolm with his favorite birthday gifts. His friends know him well. A nice cigar, a glass of bourbon, and chocolate! He makes turning 70 look easy.

The celebration continued when friends dropped by with a delicious cheesecake and a silly candle a few days after the big day. The kids visited for the weekend, and we made lots of food and hung out together, doing nothing. He felt doubly blessed with time with friends and family to celebrate his milestone birthday.

Contributing

My friend Maryanne hosted a Mahjongg tournament in support of a local charity for the third straight year. I attended, made a donation, and won a few games. It was fun, but some of the tables I played at were stressful. I hadn’t realized how competitive the game has become. I kept reminding myself that it was for charity and I was there to support my friend. I think I might have actually said that out loud! The part about it being for charity. Chill people.

Blogging

I posted three times this month. It seems I had a lot to say, but I promise that frequency will not continue. Thank you to everyone who read and commented on all three posts. I suppose this one counts as #4.

This is the month I perform annual blog maintenance. It’s a task that I highly recommend for keeping your blog clean and engaging. Below is a list of things I suggest reviewing.

  • About Me page – Does it include your name, something about you, and the general ‘flavor’ of your blog?
  • Search Box – do you have one? Is it functioning? Is it prominently located?
  • Contact Me page – Is it easily located and functioning?
  • Resize photos and eliminate unused or duplicates to create space
  • Check links within posts and correct or delete posts with broken links
  • Update Profile Photo – especially if it no longer looks like you (just sayin’)
  • Photos – replace out-of-focus images, crooked horizon lines, or any images that distract from your message

Creating

I put the finishing touches on our annual photo book and hit ‘publish.’ Memories of 2025 are literally in the book. I received my 12×12 keepsake just a few days ago and added it to the shelf. Creating an annual memory book is an ongoing project for me, and I love arranging photos and adding text that captures our experiences throughout the year. The 2026 book is set up and underway. We are looking forward to writing our story.

Reading and Watching

My friend Linda recommended a book that her book club just finished. ‘The Correspondent‘ by Virginia Evans. The book was presented in a format of letters written between the main character (an accomplished and aging retired law clerk grappling with the certainty of blindness) and several supporting characters. Through her correspondence, the protagonist, Sybil, came to terms with poor decisions, confessed wrongdoing, offered and received forgiveness, healed old wounds, found love, discovered an unknown family member, and reconciled with loved ones. These aren’t spoiler alerts, just an unfolding of what the reader is asked to piece together through the ongoing letter exchange. Sybil is revealed through her letters, and while I didn’t always like her, I respected that she did the best she could, flawed and imperfect as she was. The ending was a little too neat for my taste, but it heralded the possibility that it’s never too late for self-discovery, new beginnings, and redemption. The power of the pen. 4 1/2 out of 5.

I also read ‘Normal People‘ by Sally Rooney. While I enjoyed the plunge into the world of two twenty-somethings, attending Trinity University in Dublin, their on-again, off-again relationship was irritating and far from relatable. The rich unpopular girl, poor popular boy theme highlighted class differences, but the author missed the chance to go deeper as did she, regarding abuse, domination, communication, and true love. I’d label this a contemporary read for me, and one that was entertaining, but frustrating at the same time. Sally Rooney is a very popular author, and I wanted a ‘breakthrough’ moment, character growth, or a semblance of resolve, but it never came. I did manage to stumble across at least one quotable quote – “Life is the thing you bring with you, inside your own head.” 3 out of 5.

We saw ‘Song Sung Blue’ starring Kate Hudson and Hugh Jackman. It was the first time we’d stepped into a theater together in years. We enjoyed the experience (reclining seats, buttered popcorn) but the movie, not so much. No fault of the entertainers. They delivered fine performances. The story was about an interpreter of Neil Diamond. The music was nice. Wait for it to come to Netflix.

This morning, we will be bundled up on the sofa (winter came to Florida), watching an ‘Encore’ presentation of the Men’s Tennis Final from Melbourne, Australia. No spoiler alerts, please! The match was originally broadcast at 3:30 am, which is a bit too early, even for diehard tennis fans. It should be a great final, with our long-time favorite player, Novak Djokovic, vs. our new favorite player, Carlos Alcaraz, testing both skill and endurance.

Sightings – from my back porch

There are currently five wood storks and a couple of bobcats living in the preserved area behind our house. They are a recent addition to our resident rabbits, birds, and squirrels. I shot the cat through the window, not wanting to get too close to this protected and potentially dangerous animal. The wood storks are seasonal, and I expect they will move on shortly. The bobcat will stick around as long as there is food, i.e. rabbits.

Traveling

We are getting excited about our upcoming visit to Australia and New Zealand. Our original plan was to do an extended stay trip entirely on our own, as we saturated each destination, bit by bit. Unfortunately, I got cold feet and couldn’t commit to moving hotels every 3 to 5 days, driving on the ‘other’ side of the road, and dealing with logistics in general. It was overwhelming, and I cried, “Uncle.” Which means, I threw in the towel and started researching cruises. The solution, and a ‘whimpy’ one at that, was to book back-to-back cruises, which will allow us an overview of the two countries. Nevertheless, I am overthemoon about the trip and can’t wait to flip down under.

If you read us regularly, you know there is always something in the hopper before we have completed the current plan. Currently, the possibilities on the table are Iceland/Greenland (expedition cruise), Japan (land & sea), or possibly South Africa (land & sea) next. Which would you choose?

Ongoing Stuff

Our Realtor showed the house a few times this month. We are hopeful that an offer will be presented soon. But we are also being realistic and have started to think about how we could make the house more suited to us. We’ve developed a plan for renovating and will get a few bids. In the meantime, we are still looking at properties in hopes of finding the perfect fit.

The new year is off to a good start, and we have much to look forward to. How about you? What are your plans for 2026? Did you choose a WOTY, make resolutions, and are you feeling content with more of the same, or anticipating change?

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54 thoughts on “January Recap”

  1. You have had a full month! Happy Birthday to Malcolm! You have wonderful, exciting plans coming up. I don’t choose a WOTY. I just focus on doing the best I can each day. Have a great month ahead!

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    1. Judy, it was 29 degrees when we woke up this morning. Some parts of Florida have received snow flurries. I thought of all you guys who live up north – can’t imagine that kind of cold, day after day.

      I got a new point-and-shoot Canon to take on vacation. The heavy cameras and lenses are becoming too much to haul. The new camera will fit into a small purse. Not sure about photo quality, but I will practice when the weather warms a bit. Thanks for stopping by.

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  3. I admire the attention you pay to achieving balance in your life. I should probably do that more but I tend to just ‘go with the flow! Your plans for March sound very exciting! For your next trip you know I will say the expedition cruise (and do look at Quark Expeditions if considering that) but I have to say we also loved Japan 😀

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  4. Hi Suzanne – a good January all round. Happy belated birthday to Malcolm – it sounds like he celebrated it in a way I’d enjoy – cake, family and friends (not so sure about the cigar and bourbon though…)

    Enjoy the preparations for your big trip Down Under – the weather should be really good with the summer heat gone and autumn kicking in. You’re certainly making the most of travel opportunities – no vote from me on your next destination – I’m happy sitting at home. And good luck with the house decision – I’m sure it will eventually sort itself out – probably sooner rather than later. 🙂

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    1. Leanne, the cigar-smoking is a habit that he developed during retirement. He smokes one or two per week. I don’t approve, but I don’t nag either. He says it’s relaxing. The alternative is still illegal in our state. Yes to the Bourbon. The day is quickly coming when we will be content to stay at home. Until then, we are altering the way we travel to accommodate our aging bodies. Thanks for stopping by.

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  6. Suzanne, You had a good start for 2026. Happy belated birthday to Malcolm! I’d choose Japan then Iceland/ Greenland. I’ve been to Japan and Iceland and loved both countries. They are high on my list “to return”. I’d choose Japan first as it’s farther away from North America and I’d rather travel far when I’m younger than when I’m older. I don’t do WOTY. I try to travel as frequently as possible at this stage of life which means lots of travel plans for 2026, likely Europe and maybe Japan. You have a plan B for the house (renovating)…It will work out. Thank you for linking up #MonthlyWrapup. Have a fabulous February!

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  7. Suzanne,

    I LOVE mussels and had to keep from drooling when gazing at your lovely dinner table. I love Bobcats too. I’ve only seen two in my life in the wild.

    Congratulations on the big tennis win! Congrats as well to Malcolm. He certainly knows how to celebrate. I was a daily cigar smoker when I had my construction business, but only enjoy one occasionally now. Bourbon…that’s another matter.

    Your weight loss program is working well. You look very striking in your picture with Malcolm and the cheesecake.

    Have a great week. We had snow flurries in Jacksonville yesterday–ugh!

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  9. Your new year is starting out great! Happy belated birthday to Malcolm. I had the same milestone b-day in early January too. No cigars or brandy, though. 😎

    Your upcoming trip sounds fabulous. I read that you plan to take a simple point & shoot camera with you… please let us (me) know how it works for you. Recently, I’ve just been relying on my iPhone for ease and simplicity but I would really like more control (without the weight of a regular DSLR).

    As far as your next destination? I haven’t been to any of those places so I will happily travel virtually with you wherever you choose.

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    1. You can have the same control with an iPhone as with a DSLR camera. I gave up my DSLR Nikon several years ago and took a number of courses in iPhone photography. No turning back, because the phone is always with me, is light weight, and is ready far faster than a DSLR with lenses.

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      1. Hi Terry, control isn’t the issue for me; it’s picture quality. Side by side, a phone photo often looks superior to a DSLR ‘point and shoot,’ but the difference is noticeable when printed. I print a lot of my pictures in Shutterfly books, and 12×12 images taken with a phone don’t hold up at that size. I am having a bit of separation anxiety from my Lumix GX9, and although I don’t plan to take it on trips anymore, I will continue to shoot with it about town. I have been interchanging it with my iPhone (slowly weaning myself off the heavy equipment) for a couple of years now.

        One thing I have learned over the years is that equipment is personal to every photographer, and what works for you and how you plan to use your photographs is exactly what you should be doing. I’ll let you know how it goes with the new Canon PowerShot. Fingers crossed.

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  10. Hi Janis, the new camera is a Canon PowerShot. I feel like I’m going backwards, concerning ‘serious’ photography, but if it gets the job done, I’ll never pack the heavy equipment again. The reviews I read rate it slightly above a phone camera, so we’ll see. I will take it for a test drive as soon as it warms up around here.

    Happy belated birthday to you, and welcome to the club.

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  11. Hi Suzanne, I sat up and watched the Aus Open final last night and it was a thrilling match, and luckily I live in Australia so it wasn’t too late a night! I hope you enjoyed the game – no spoiler alerts. Your trip sounds good and I trust it will show you some of what Australians and New Zealanders are like.

    We enjoyed a month long road-trip in Canada last year driving on the opposite side of the road and on the opposite side of the car was interesting but we got the hang of it!

    Debbie from debs-world.com

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    1. Hi Debbie, it wasn’t the outcome I’d hoped for, but I love both players, and it was fun to watch. It was a relatively short match in relation to the two semifinals. If you watched those to the end, good for you.

      The trip will give us a ‘taste’ of the two countries, but nothing in-depth. That is always the choice we make when traveling. Malcolm says he is up to driving on the other side of the road, but I’m not so sure about that. We will see.

      Thanks for visiting.

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  12. You’ve got off to a sterling start to the year Suzanne. For the record our start’s also comprised of all those health checks you mentioned, never fun but often necessary and ongoing.

    More fun however is the look of that massive and delish looking chocolate cake for Malcolm’s big birthday.

    Your travel plans sound great. We’re still up in the air about where we’re going this year. Waiting for my MIL’s house to come to auction and a few other things. It’s all the unknown and pretty exciting I must say. No WOTY for me though being a Libran I’d have to say that living in balance resonates! Enjoy the month ahead Suzanne. 😊

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  13. Hi Mirian, that was an amazing chocolate cake. We discovered it while bike riding on Palm Beach Island years ago. Hungry for lunch, we stopped at the Surfside Diner for a quick sandwich. We noticed the massive cake on the counter and ordered one piece to go. An hour later, we parked our bikes, sat on a bench by the lake, and ate the cake. We thought at the time that it couldn’t really be that good and attributed it to the setting; amazing weather, beautiful scenery, being out in nature, enjoying each other, etc. That was the first of many trips to the diner for chocolate cake. It is consistent every time.

    I know you guys will work out some amazing travel plans, and I’ll be following along, vicariously, wishing I could be so bold. Until then, we’ll plod along at our ‘senior travel’ pace and make the best of it while we still can.

    Thanks for stopping by. I always enjoy hearing from you. Happy New Year!

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  14. Happy 70th birthday to Malcolm! Your upcoming trip sounds awesome. A future trip to Iceland/Greenland sounds exciting! (All the trips would probably be fabulous.) I think planning trips and reading about possible destinations is so much fun. We had an ice storm here in Virginia a week ago, and there is still ice on the ground. It has been so cold! I am so ready for spring!!! I hope February is a very good month for you! (I loved your photos!)

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    1. Linda, I can’t imagine how cold it must be in Virginia. I would be afraid to leave the house with all that ice. Mornings and evenings have been cold here for the past few days. It won’t last long, and should be beautiful next week. At least we have plenty of sunshine. I’m glad you enjoyed the photos. That’s life in a nutshell. Be careful out there.

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  15. What a fun-filled month. OMG, I’ve never seen a bobcat in the wild! [Wood storks pass through our end of Florida as well.] So cool. I love the idea of your yearly book. Kinda wish I had started it at the beginning of our retirement, even with my low level of picture taking. I’ve heard New Zealand is amazing, so will be looking forward to hearing how you felt about doing it as a cruise. Looking at land/sea Iceland, South Africa or Japan…my vote would be Japan if you’ve never been. Happy February!

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  16. Pat, the books hold memories that I might otherwise have lost. Recollection of dates and events has never been easy for me. The evolution of our retirement is interesting to look back on, as well. Our habits, hobbies, and personal interests have changed over the past 20 years. We are narrowing, sometimes in ways I wish weren’t happening, but that’s life.

    I look forward to another house update. What is your estimated completion date?

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  17. Suzanne, sorry it took me so long to comment on this post. Congratulations to Malcolm on his milestone birthday! Also congratulations to your tennis team! Your photo of the Wood Storks in the tree remind me of the ones I see in a tree in our neighborhood that looks just like that one. I was always on the lookout for bobcats whenever we visited the Everglades and Big Cypress Swamp. I never saw one. And you have one in your own backyard! Great photo of it.

    Good luck with your house and have a fabulous trip.

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  18. Beth, I had my 200mm lens all the way out to get the wood storks, which is why it isn’t a great photo. The bobcat comes around a few times a year. This is the first time he stayed long enough for a picture. Please don’t ever feel compelled to leave a comment or fret about being late to the party. I appreciate whatever time you have to give.

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  19. How cool and special you have a bobcat in your back yard, Suzanne. And well done on retaining the weight loss. I recently had my annual (more like 1.5-year) checkup by my doctor and finally seeing my weight again on a scale was scary. I gained 15 pounds within that period. The joy of turning 50!

    Of your three vacation choices for the future, I would pick South Africa, because it’s been the #1 on my mental list for decades. One day… 🙂

    Our 2025 didn’t start great, but more about that later. And our goal of staying warm this winter is failing too.

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    1. Liesbet, if you are still in New England, I know you aren’t staying warm. We have seen lots of snowy pictures from up there. Our travel buddies are from South Africa and have that destination as #1 on their list. We are still debating, but we will have to make a decision soon. Fifty was my least favorite birthday. Sixty is so much better, (you will get your body back after menopause) then comes 70 with all its aches and pains. Oh, you have so much to look forward to! Things are going to start turning in the right direction soon and you will be on your way to the next chapter. Take care.

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      1. We actually left New England recently – a story in itself (of course) – and stopped in Lisbon for four rainy days. We are now in southern Spain during the worst winter in decades and have been looking at and walking through rain and wind for four consecutive days. But… It’s warmer than Massachusetts. 🙂

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  20. What a beautiful bobcat! I love the wood storks, too. Such funny looking Dr. Seuss critters! Your organizational abilities (and the fact that you carry through on your intentions) is very inspiring. I like Malcolm’s birthday hat, lol.

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    1. Hi Laurel, just trying to do life the best we can. Some days are better than others. Did you guys head south for the winter, or are you still in NC? Seems like all we do lately is talk about the weather or what new aches and pains we’re experiencing. Hope all is well. Take care.

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  21. Christie Hawkes's avatar Christie Hawkes

    I enjoyed this “catch up,” Suzanne. Your trip sounds lovely, and I’m glad you chose a method that suits you in the headspace you are in right now. To me, that’s not whimpy, but smart.

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  23. Suzanne, congrats to the tennis team for ranking first – woo hoo – and oh that cake for M’s 70th – love the height of it – and enough to share and have for days.

    I gope the weather is warming for you a bit down in FL, gosh – it sure has been unusually cold there and I think you did the right think to cal Uncle and choose the cruise. It just seems the best fit and also seems you are very in tune with knowing the drain that can come from other types of trips. It can exhausting and I think each trip we must ask, “What is best for right now?”
    🙃

    also, the Japan land and sea is my top choice from your list….

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    1. Yvette, thank you for such a thoughtful comment. A lot was going on in this post. I appreciate that you took the time to read it through. Yes, we have had more than our share of cold weather this season. Sustained cold doesn’t typically happen this far south. All of our plants, trees, and shrubs suffered frostbite – that’s a first. Yes, I’m happy with the decision to cruise around and hit the highlights. It was the right thing to do. When Malcolm fell and injured his shoulder in Paris, reality set in and solidified the decision. Have a beautiful week.

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      1. thanks for the reply 🪴🍃
        and hope you did not lose too many plants to frost bite. I heard about the sad news of iguanas being “cold stunned” – ugh

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  24. Nice to have an easy man to please. I think mine would happily settle for chocolate cake too. Sorry to be so late here. I was a bit wishy-washy in January and should have turned my attention to updating the blog. It needs a stern looking at, and while the weather isn’t so good is the perfect time. I was in a good time zone for watching the tennis final, and that morning flew by. Novak put up an amazing performance and was very gracious in defeat. And here we are, already rolling through February. Hope it’s going well for you xx

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  25. Hi Jo, the party is always open for latecomers. I’m glad you had time to stop by. I made a cursory pass at the blog maintenance, and still have much to do. It is time-consuming. I’ts nice that you were able to watch the tennis final in real time. We were tempted a few times during the match to check the outcome, but we held out to the end. Good match. February is moving much too fast… Take care.

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  27. Suzanne, you have had a busy month. Happy birthday to your hubby. Isn’t it amazing that we are still US even though we’re getting older? We’re still learning and growing and staying strong. My husband will turn 80 late this year. Whew!

    Your trip sounds fabulous. Are you meeting any bloggers along the way? Good luck with the house sale. I hope everything goes smoothly. It feels good when it’s all over! LOL

    Have a wonderful February. xxxxx

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  28. Marsha, with less than one full day in each port, I did not attempt to connect with any bloggers. It is a lot to ask of people for such a short time. That is one downside of cruising. When/if we return for a land trip on our own, I’ll make an effort. Not much happening with the sale of the house. All is quiet here. Maybe our luck will change soon. Turning 60 was fine, 70, not too bad, but 80? I think I will struggle with that one a bit. Some of the ladies in my Mahjongg group are 80 – 82. There are noticeable changes in concentration/cognitive awareness happening, as well as general health issues. I guess we all do the best we can and carry on. May God bless your husband with good health at 80 and beyond! Thanks for stopping by.

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  29. Nice to catch up with you. The last 5 pounds are the hardest to lose but you will get ‘er done before the vacay!! I have confidence in you.

    We felt about the same way as you in planning our upcoming trip to London and Edinburgh. Really wanted to meander about wherever and whenever we liked but worried about driving on the wrong side of the road and the wrong side of the car!! And, like you, switching hotels every few days didn’t sound like much fun. We have found some organized tours to take and my hubs has put together walking tours of the cities we can do on our own. Have looked at cruises to Australia ourselves but not sure about the 5 days at sea each way. Will be interested to learn more about your travels.

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    1. Leslie, you will love Edinburgh and London. Both cities are walkable, depending on where you are staying, but it is smart to hire a tour service like Viator or GetYourGuide if this is your first time there. Both companies provide great small group tours. Be sure to purchase your Edinburgh Castle tickets in advance if you plan to go there. I’m excited for you.

      We leave for Australia/NZ one month from tomorrow. Yes, there are lots of sea days on the return trip from Auckland to Los Angeles, but we don’t mind those. We have a few stops in French Polynesia to break up the monotony. The alternative is to fly over, cruise around the two countries, then fly home. Not a fan of long flights.

      I am glad you have faith in my weight loss. Me, not so much. My willpower is faltering lately. I’ve reduced my expectations to 3 lbs instead of 5. All this unexpected cold weather has taken me out of my routine. At least, that’s what I’m telling myself!! Take care and thanks for visiting.

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  30. Hi Suzanne, I appreciate your word and lifestyle ‘balanced.’ My husband and I are a fan of steamed mussels, fresh bread, along with the bottle of wine. Hmmm … you have inspired me for our Valentine’s weekend. Also, the concept of “keep moving.” Definitely a key factor to enjoy and appreciate our health. Your tennis team looks great and is inspirational.

    Your New Zealand adventure sounds amazing. We toured the country (North and South) for 2 months in 2019. A worthwhile and memorable adventure.

    Your post is chock full of information along with many gems, and always your amazing photography!

    Re: something in your hopper … we have been fortunate to travel many places on our planet – Iceland is stunning and life-changing.

    Always nice to catch up with you, Suzanne! 💕Erica

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  31. Erica, cruising won’t be the same as an immersive two-month experience, but I’m still glad we chose that route. With Malcolm’s bum shoulder, it will be the most he can do to roll his suitcases onto the ship. I can only imagine how he would have handled driving, packing up and moving every few days.

    As for the hopper, we booked the Iceland/Greenland expedition cruise for September. We decided that we need to do that now, while we are still able. I think that the shoulder injury was a wake-up call for Malcolm. Even small injuries require time to heal.

    I hope your life is full and happy, and that you have a wonderful Valentine’s Day however you celebrate. Thanks for checking in.

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