It’s been six months since my last post. After having both knees replaced (Feb and May) I’m back to walking in the woods and the city, exploring and traveling.
Four weeks after my second knee replacement we went on our annual vacation to Brewster Cape Cod. We’ve been vacationing with friends in these cottages for the past 24 years and my husband has been going since his teenage years. This is such a special spot for us. This photo shows the cottage we rent, a wonderful setting on the bay.
Boston is 25 minutes from my home, easy to get to and a very walkable city. The Public Garden is a beautiful spot year round.
My husband and I traveled to Colorado and California in October. In Colorado we stayed at the Romantic Riversong Inn in Estes Park Colorado, at the base of the Rocky Mountain National Park. Elk were all around as it was mating season. We were told to keep our distance and to never go between the one bull (male) and the many cows (females) that most herds are made up of. One morning we came out of our cottage heading to the main house for breakfast and this is what we encountered!
They just stared at us, we took photos and watched as they moved through the property. We made it to breakfast safely, a delicious meal in a beautiful setting.
Rocky Mountain National Park is beautiful, so many spectacular views with the blue sky and perfect 70 degree temperatures.
After 5 days in Estes Park and Boulder, we flew to San Francisco to visit our older son. We took a great bike ride from Pier 41 to the Golden Gate Bridge. Next time we’ll bike over the bridge to Sausalito, that would be a fun ride to a cool destination.
I also was lucky enough to be invited back up to Ogunquit Maine to a very special home on the Marginal Way. The sunrises were amazing, getting up at 6am was well worth it!
In November my husband and I drove to NYC to see a friend dance at The New York City Center, an amazing performance. We did a lot in 24 hours, Central Park, the dance performance, Times Square at 11pm, 9/11 Memorial and we walked over the Brooklyn Bridge to eat delicious pizza at Grimaldi’s.
I found the 9/11 Memorial so powerful. As I walked around and read the names of the lives lost, I thought of all the families and friends whose lives changed forever in an instant. And later that afternoon the Paris attacks took place..I pray for peace every day.
Even with two knee replacements, I’ve had a great year. Wonderful times with family and friends, lots of fun local outings and exciting trips too.
One Response to Two new knees…so happy to be taking photos again!