The Rest of the Story - Colfax March 21

We finished the trip home with a more positive attitude (having seen the results with our own eyes and hearing the words from Roy’s mouth!!!)  

The trip back over Pacheco Pass continued to delight
the photographer,  Loved this tree...
still growing at the top!!!

And San Luis Reservoir wasn't bad either.

How about  the crisp ridge lines of demarcation
as we headed East...the south facing side of the mountains already dry
while the north facing side was

still bright green!!! 

As I unlocked the gate,  we could hardly believe we'd been gone for a full 5 months (to the day). After maneuvering our tight driveway and arriving safely at the top of the hill, we were greeted by deer, found lots of flowers blooming and massive amounts of yard work waiting. 

Home Sweet Home

"Swing Wide"

Nancy walking - checking out the right clearance

Then the left side clearance

Mmmmm - Love these Rock Roses.

Hey, what are you guys doing here?

I still have more stuff to eat!!!

As we walked the perimeter

we discovered lots of work waiting!!!

Oh well, the inside looks inviting!!!

The next day I was off playing pickleball and attended a luncheon for a fellow pickleball gal in CA who  recovered from liver cancer and several other problems while we were gone.  She wasn't ready to play yet, but was standing up and walking...a step in the right direction.  A good time was had by all... as we enjoyed a fabulous "tea" poolside.