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Michelle Michelle

Spring


Spring has sprung here. After eleven years of the tropics, I'm not used to the suddeness of it. Last week was winter. This week is spring. Just like that. Amazing.

Old people are basking on park benches. People in the streets look happy. The general strike on Tuesday may have had something to do with that. Although thousands were out demonstrating, thousands were strolling through town with their kids. Buses weren't operating, so we had no choice but to stay close to home and enjoy the 70 degree perfection.

My kids had Wednesday off from school, so we hopped on a bus and ventured up to see the old fort at Mount Boron. We traipsed through the trails, hunting for rabbits and adventure. Justin packed a microscope and compass and led us on our explore. Anna pointed out new flowers so we could capture them with the camera.






The views were absolutely stunning. They blew me away. Take a look...





And I live here. It costs a dollar to take the bus to this place. And I can go whenever I want to. Amazing.
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Cleaning out the warehouse at work.😊
Helping my sister fetch Loki. Puppies are good for the soul.
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