So yes, me and mine are officially on our month long holidays, although it’s true, we don’t head off for a week in Montreal till very early Sunday morning. We still have plenty to do before then, and are making hay, as they say, while the sun shines. As we’re not getting very many consecutive sunny days at the moment. I promise I will try to keep up with posting updates with all the fun things we see and do, as and when I can. But, of course, I’ll be distracted with eating my way around the city, and seeing as many gardens as possible. More coming soon, as they say. See you all soon!

I think I have been for more local neighbourhood walks these last few weeks than I have been outside all year. What with the awful weather we’ve had seemingly none stop  for months now. I think I’ve taken advantage of every single minute of beautiful sunshine we’ve had, in between. And with good reason. After a miserable start to Thursday the afternoon turned out beautiful so yes, I put on my walking shoes, grabbed my iPhone and went off in a different direction than normal, and hiked the back streets till my feet were tired. And I’m glad I wore a collared polo shirt as I caught the sun alright while out. I may even have the start of a light tan. So, what did I find on my walkabout this time? I found a lovely smelling vibrant pink rose in someone’s garden and, by a tree, a lovely looking (but probably non-edible mushroom). And this lovely tree with a vine growing on it. Will you look at that gnarly bark. Also … The daisies …

Well, maybe not a “face’ but definitely a lift in every sense of the word. As seen in my local neighbourhood, an elevated set of homes having their foundations fixed.