Sun Valley, Idaho

I have been slow in posting over the past month for no good reason. It just doesn't seem the same when we are ashore. Much has happened, however. We had a great time over the July 4th holiday with our friends, Len and Kathy and wandered all over San Diego, saw some ball games at Petco Park, visited wineries and spent time with Julie and Josette.
We have been in Sun Valley for the past couple of weeks and the weather has been delightful. The Admiral is currently in Portland getting Josette settled in her new apartment and her new job and will return tomorrow. I have been painting the first floor of our condo in Sun Valley as the interior was looking a little tired.
 We look forward to some hiking and the Sun Valley symphony which has just started.

Len and me at the Cabrillo National Monument at Point Loma

a new calling

July 4th fireworks from our apartment

Wine tasting with Julie and Josette at the Orfila Vineyard

San Diego, CA, USA

We are now back in San Diego enjoying the view from our apartment and the weather, although I must admit that for the few days before we left there was some improvement. We spent about five weeks in London and the Home Counties but I'm still not sure where all the time went. It must mean that we had a very good time visiting with family and old friends and even some new ones.
We split our time between my siblings in Hampstead, and my in-laws in Amersham and Jessica in Kent and all went well.Baby Sydney, now 18 months is a joy.
I took a quick visit to New York in early June to visit with my cousin George for the last time before he unfortunately passed away last week.
We joined the Little Ship Sailing Club in central London and I am sure we will enjoy it on our return in September.
We look forward to celebrating America's birthday in delightful surroundings. Happy July 4th to you all.