This is the time of year when we get amazing sunsets. Since I’m ready to spend this Sunday evening relaxing, I think I’ll just share this beautiful sunset from yesterday and call it a night.
Sunset season
Seclusion view
First step of seclusion for me is simply slowing down…WAY down!
I feel totally unproductive and have to remind myself that’s OKAY.
Otherwise, I’ll be “in seclusion” but with my same old always-busy, never-getting-enough-done, can’t-ever-measure-up, I’m-not-worthy mindset!
Nope, no way. Not going there.
In fact, it’s 7:30 and I’m just about ready for bed. 🥱
On the street where I lived
We spent the afternoon driving around Milpitas…revisiting old haunts and simply remembering.
The top photo is 1853 Conway Street, our family home starting from when I was five. Fifty years ago it was only one story, there was no brick fence, and the shade tree was much, much smaller.
Our driveway pointed straight up Greathouse Drive (photo below), so this was my view every time I walked out of the house. It was nice to see that it hadn’t changed hardly at all.
Thinking about Lugano
I didn’t take this photo but it’s a great view of Lake Lugano and Monte Brè (which is to the left), with more mountains marching into the distance.
The yellow rectangle not too far above the water line is (approximately) where we stayed for a month.
Amazing how long ago it feels already.
Glorious cloudscapes
The clouds and sky were amazing this afternoon!
Equally amazing was the view from the Chiesa di S. Giorgio.
Walking the neighborhood
The rain finally stopped and I was able to go for a walk in the neighborhood.
This time I went uphill from our apartment and took photos on the way down.
I love noticing how the vista changes when viewed from different elevations.
Enjoying the golden hour
It’s been a while since I sat outside and simply enjoyed the quiet.
Even better: this evening I also enjoyed the dinner time view — it went really well with pizza!
A welcome home sunset
I’m very grateful to be able to enjoy our wonderful view once again; especially given tonight’s beautiful sunset.
Enjoying nature
Our patio garden is slowly coming together. I actually sat outside for a while this morning, enjoying the view and listening to the birdsong.
It provides a nice balance for how much driving around we’ll be doing this week.