Weather has certainly improved back home!

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Currently sitting on our train to Málaga, waiting for it to leave the station (currently several minutes late).

Our neighbour's dog Bernie was proudly showing me his new toy when I visited this afternoon

Back to Craftman's for elevenses this morning. Really nice to see that it continues to be busy.

The image depicts a traditional Haft-Seen table, the centerpiece of Nowruz celebrations. Key elements you'll see include:

✨ The Seven "S" Symbols:
- 🌱 Sabzeh – sprouted wheat or lentils (rebirth)
- 🍎 Sib – apple (health and beauty)
- 🧄 Sir – garlic (protection)
- 🍯 Samanu – sweet pudding (affluence)
- 🫒 Senjed – dried oleaster (love)
- 🌿 Somaq – sumac berries (sunrise/patience)
- 🍶 Serkeh – vinegar (age and wisdom)

🕯️ Other Traditional Items:
- A mirror (*ayeneh*) symbolizing reflection and light
- Painted eggs representing fertility
- Goldfish in a bowl for life and movement
- Candles for each family member, signifying enlightenment
- Fresh spring flowers like tulips and hyacinths
- A book of poetry (Hafez or Rumi)

🍽️ Our first lunch out since we were in Sevilla brought us to Viva Cancun. Impressive.

Daffodils are on the way!

⚽ Bosnia just did Canada a favour!

The Long Good Friday 20 years ago. RIP ... 2011 - 2024 - 2021.

Tilley's is the HQ for the inaugural Easter Bunny Scavenger Hunt. Debbie, as always, is at the centre of things!

The birthday weekend continues with lunch at the Blue Anchor (now a tradition).

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It's spring! 💐

A blue jay comes calling

☕⚽ Elevenses at Tilley's today. Tall guy walks in wearing a St Pauli sweater (he was from Hamburg!). So we had a chat about their chances of staying in the top flight.

Football is nearly a universal conversation starter 🙂

This year's haul from Marlin Orchards. Parsley, lettuce, tomatoes and green onions. Getting acclimated in our Vegepod for a week or so before planting.