The weather was pretty good this month, allowing us to spend enjoyable time outside. Lisa continues to cycle every Saturday and Sunday morning. I managed to join her on two outings. The first was just a short jaunt to the 70.2 - Mile Trestle along the Cowichan Valley Trail. The second was an exploration of Salt Spring Island which involved FAR more BIG hills than we'd anticipated. Although it was only 30km, that one left me dealing with a sore knee all of the following day. We once again attended the Lake Days Parade in Lake Cowichan, and this year's version was better than ever with more floats and participants. Our flowers continue to bloom and I am especially proud of our roses; photographing these sweet-scented beauties became my new obsession. Of course it's always nice to share these times with friends, too! We were introduced to Honeymoon Bay newcomers and have been very happy to expand our local social circle. We enjoyed joining five others for the "Taste of Thailand" dinner at the local lodge and are grateful to have been invited for other delicious dinners at friends' homes. We played a lot of tennis this month and went on multiple "bike 'n' hikes" to nearby Gordon Bay Provincial Park's "The Point". We hiked Mesachie Mountain again this month. At the end of the month, the Honeymoon Bay Fire Rescue celebrated its 70th anniversary as the Canada Day long weekend kicked off. Far too much of June was spent researching and comparing elements of our upcoming Fall vacation. I began with 145 tasks associated with the trip planning, including booking all of the various accommodation and several different car rentals. We have also coordinated ferries, domestic and international flights, shuttle and bus transfers, and various day tours, excursions, and activities. With everything now arranged, I'm truly looking forward to our exploration of Australia and New Zealand!
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