An Incredible Day

I am sitting in gym shorts on this perfect afternoon...no shoes, socks, sandals or shirt. A mild breeze, 70 degree temperature and a partly cloudy sky.

I've just returned from the beach. A short trip to mainly introduce one of our dogs to the beach.

I started the day eating breakfast with friends. I got a call from another friend who asked to go along to the beach with me. This kind of freedom comes from being retired.

So off to the beach we go with the dog, Romeo.

The traffic was light because this is a major Panamanian holiday, Mother's Day. This is a matriarchal society, so mom is king...ah, so to speak.

As we descended in altitude on the way, the temperature went up. We kept the windows open for the dog and us. The heat and humidity was great.

The beach wasn't very crowded. The only downer was the dog who didn't like the beach. Go figure! Our other dog loves the beach.

When I got home, I continued my day off. No studying Spanish, no practicing guitar.

I settled in for a long read of my excellent novel.

Ah, so pleasant.

I lite up the christmas tree and reveled in the Spirit of Christmas confused with the juxtaposition of the tropicals...no snow and other winter images.

Then I got a call from my daughter. We discussed Christmases in the past and re-kindled the magic moments of the holiday season.

What a day!

I love it here!

And retirement isn't bad either...