Indian Wells

Kept forgetting to post the photos from March trip to Indian Wells with Chris. Such an enjoyable trip and adventure to see more professional tennis.

We stayed in Palm Desert at the Hilton Embassy Suites. It turned out to be a good choice as the hotel provided free busses to the tennis which was about half hour away.

The weather was cool to warm. Generally always needed a jacket in the evening. The days were sunny.

The Indian Wells Tennis Center is quite impressive. With our day pass tickets we could venture pretty much any where except Stadium 1. It was perfect for us to see big names and up-and-coming players.

We also got in some of our own tennis and a spa day thanks to Chris' generosity. And I introduced Chris to vegan/plant-based meals.

tennis at the Embassy Suites

With our Ambassador

John isner

Mertens and Sabelenka

Cozumel for Dave's Birthday

This was a quick and short trip to Cozumel to celebrate my friend, Dave's, birthday.

Got in the water every day but this trip was more about the land. We took a guided nature tour at the golf course. Besides dodging golf balls, we go to see many native birds and plants.

We drove to the east coast of the island twice to see the Caribbean Sea. The seaweed is mostly being left on the beaches in an effort to reduce erosion. The east side of the island is dramatically different these last few years because of rising sea level and increased wave action.

Got to visit with another dear friend from Guthrie days, Shirley Venard. She is staying on Cozumel for several weeks and joined us for Dave's birthday dinner.

We did eat at several new restaurants this time. Cozumel is becoming a foodie place.

 Seeds of change

Dramatic iguana

Green iguana

Stilt birds

I think it looks like honeysuckle

Passion flower

Two Old Men and the Sea

Duck in a tree

Dear friends, Shirley and Dave

Snowy February

Record breaking snowfall this February and the month isn't over yet!

Hudson WI Hot Air Balloon Festival

The word I kept repeating was "magical". So worth getting up at 5am for.

Birthday Heart Bash

I am so grateful for my family of friends. A group of people who have supported me through so much.

Sorry that the photo quality is not that good but the vibe is definitely captured.

Cozumel 2018 - a few photos

The weather turned a bit sour yesterday with major rain and wind on the afternoon through evening. Up to then, it has been pleasant with mostly sunny skies.

Haven't really done much which is fine by me. Snorkled and eaten seafood every day. The perfect island vacation.

Dave took the resort scuba class. I got a fantastic massage. Those are the most structured things that have happened.

Smiling fish

Dave learning to scuba

Sunset clouds

Vacation selfie

The new chapel

Annual ginko tree leaf drop - sort of

Annual ginko leaf drop after this  morning's cold temps. But for the first time only one of the three trees dropped its leaves.

The trees have gotten so large that the amount of leaves even with one tree drop is crazy!