This morning I went for a scenic, solo bike ride. It was beautiful. I cycled along dirt roads with the mountains surrounding me. They looked like a painting. The sun shone on them highlighting the dark green trees and lighter green sage brush. The sky was a clear blue and I could see birds swooping down in front of me.

As soon as I got back a game of football with the family was on the cards. There is something nostalgic about playing football in the garden. It was a hot, windy day. We teamed up and got the game underway. Following a hot and sweaty kick around, Jasmine and I ran through the freezing cold sprinklers to cool down. I used to do this when I was younger and surprisingly it’s still as fun as it was when I was 10 years old. Being a big kid again is the best.

Then this afternoon I went for a horse ride at my friend’s ranch. The horses and landscape were beautiful.

Now to get ready for another week of camping at work.