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Monday, June 9, 2025

On the Road, Day 1


Once again, I did not get all the appropriate pictures. I'll start at the end point. Tonight I'm at Bill's house.
friends


His wife Anne fixed a yummy dinner. Bill and I, of course, spent our time yakking about maps, testing (again) electronic maps, and telling trail stories.
italian meal


But on the way I stopped to see blogger buddies, Chuck and Sylvia. Again, it's been two years since I visited them. Hard to believe. And I forgot to take a picture of them, or of the nice lunch they fed me.

But I did get pictures of some of Sylvia's flowers. She's embarrassed about the weeds. Ha. She's 82, and hasn't had time to get to the flowers beds yet because she's been putting in their vegetable garden.

Peonies and iris.
peonies and iris


The rhododendron bush is spectacular.


We had a great visit, although it really seemed too short. Better than nothing.

The car is packed. Bill and I head east in the morning. I'll be able to blog tomorrow night, not sure about after that. See you then.

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4 comments:

Ellie said...

Wishing you a great hike! It sounds as though you did a lot of conditioning, and should be in great shape. I admire all that do!

Lin said...

So glad you got to see Chuck and Sylvia! I hope they are doing well. Have an awesome hike, Joan.

Sharkbytes said...

Ellie- sure hope I'm in good enough shape!

Lin- thanks!

The Oceanside Animals said...

Java Bean: "Ayyy, what weeds? All we see in Sylvia's garden is pretty flowers!"