Happy Monday, dear friends.

Today, I have been single for ten months!! And I'm happy to report that I've finally turned that corner into full acceptance of my reality. It's a peaceful feeling - not feeling the pull to know anything about my ex. I find it uninteresting and can easily redirect my focus, if a thought of him crosses my mind or I get curious about what he's up to. Meh (That's for CLove). I'm finally at "meh."

My birthday was last week - 58 years! Only 4 more until retirement - I hope.

I'm checking in as my year is winding down.

Last week was my big biking trip on the Great Alleghany Passage. I went with 2 friends and returned with a bunch more! Our ride was supported. We were shuttled to one end and dropped off while the tour company carried our camping gear to the first destination. The tour company also provided breakfast, snacks for the ride and dinner every day. The tour had about 16 participants.

Today is the long awaited day! This evening, I'll be on my way to Provence via Iceland, Paris, and Avignon. Planes, trains and buses.

My two good friends will arrive today and I'll catch up with them tomorrow. We'll spend 4 days walking trails around Provence, then next Friday, my one friend and I will head to the Atlantic Coast of France going back through Paris, to spend a week in her cottage.

I'll be renting a bike and getting in my miles exploring the flat coastal area during my 2nd week. *squee*

What a lovely weekend. I hope all of you got to enjoy some nice, warm weather, and a pleasant Father's Day.