I took advantage of the Leap Day to break out of my usual routine and be give my body mind and spirit a treat.  I first found my helmet, pumped up a flat tire and got out on my bike!  Wow I honestly cannot remember being on my bike in February in this part of the world….ever!  It felt amazing to breathe the crisp clean air and feel it fill my lungs and heart with joy.
The road ride along the calm lakeside was clear and dry and not a car, person, dog or deer was in sight. The open road was mine in all of its magic and greatness.  Thank you leap day 2016 for providing the opportunity to step into my personal pedal power and be out there, escaping the studio routine and  loving the fossil fuel freedom as I moved along the road with a giant smile for me and  my mother earth.
 

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Back at the lake after taking a short weekend getaway. We saw the sun, visited wineries, tasted signature reds and whites, visited a few galleries, discovered some interesting locally recommended favorite places to eat and basically recharged our winter body, mind and spirits.

This morning I was greeted by the familiar gossamer grey cloud bank over the lake, I was prepared for another....day, being thankful for the rain for the forests creeks and streams, but much to my surprise the sky became blue and the sunshine is hanging in there.
I even moved the indoor clothes drying rack outside to take advantage of the solar abundance.
I am still feeling the weekend's glow and the magic of each new day.  I am so grateful for all that I have and still being on the planet! Having the opportunity  to  adventurously celebrate Bob’s birthday was a gift we both shared.

We found a fabulous place to stay on Air BnB which gave us lots of room to spread out and have a few simple meals in the privacy of our own space and with the kind of healthy food we like to start the day with.  Yup I brought my nutri-bullet and my green drinks were a much loved alternative to the usual continental breakfast bars or institutional resort/ restaurant fare.   Our hosts were wonderful at Summerland Sleeps check them out at:  www.airbnb.ca/rooms/7874112?s=MfTRWbWP