Once Again Blogging from A to Z

Once again Buttercupland is joining the Blogging from A to Z Challenge. I first started to participate in the Challenge in 2013 and have been part of it in most of the years that followed. I skipped both 2023 and 2024 because I was traveling during April. But this year my trip of the year (maybe decade) will take place in May and I'm able and happy to join the Blogging Challenge.

I initially thought that my theme for year was going to be a return to coffee, which has been a popular choice in the past. But the more I thought about it, travel popped into my mind. My trip in May will include four countries I've never been to before and I'd like to share in posts. I've also got a trip planned for November. While this trip is not to a far away or exotic destination, it's been one of my dream trips for a number of years. That's a post to come, too. 

I'll start my Challenge posts on Tuesday, April 1 with A. But I'm leaving the destination up to friends who comment. I love Arizona and so enjoyed my trip a year ago. I'm also a fan of Australia -- great trip in 2018, and Alaska, where I traveled in 2010. What's your choice, friends? It's a Readers' Choice. 

Watching the Australian Open in Melbourne, Australia 2018

The Desert Botanical Garden, Scottsdale, Arizona 2024 

Today was eighty degrees and for the first time in months, I went out without a jacket. It was just a day of errands -- post office, library and the grocery -- but what an amazing feeling. I'd almost forgotten what it's like to be out without a coat and gloves and it was as good as I remembered. What was on your schedule today?

As ever, thanks for visiting and wishes for a good weekend.