Wayne-Fun at Work

Wayno has had quite the Spring! He is able to not just spend time in the office but out and about with growers as well as spending a bit of time traveling. He has seen much and learned even more. In February, he had the thrill of visiting hives. This is something I would kill for and he was given the opportunity. Lucky him!!! He was quite kind in his sharing of this amazing experience, as to not allow me too much jealousy. What a wonderful day he spent in the orchards...

He was fortunate also to be able to spend a day in Mexico. He learned much and enjoyed the visit as well as those he met during his trip. What a wonderful time he had exploring this new space. if only he had had just a bit more time. The people were kind, the food was amazing, and his location was beautiful. What beauty to see their orchards! Many types of plants and fruit as well as nuts and coffee all growing together. So unlike the way we are used to in the Valley. We have perfectly manicured orchards with only one type of plant or tree growing alongside each other. His eyes were open to a whole new way of growing where space is valuable and different types of plants share the same soil and work together giving and taking in a perfect union.

Then off to Spain he flew in May! What an amazing trip! He continues to relive moments as we sit and share over dinner. This was possibly one of his favorite spots he has ever visited. The people were beautiful. The land was amazing and the food was beyond! He worked hard on this trip and loved every moment of it. The lifestyle in Spain was one to get used to and he worked hard to follow their schedules. Rising early was a bit of a problem as most there enjoy sleeping in. He would start his morning s early and work straight through the siestas and then continue on through the night until the wee morning hours. This is not the norm for these people as they have continued to find a way to enjoy life first and work is second to life!

Among all the travels and work, he has had time to work a bit in the gardens as well as time to get out and play Frisbee Golf with friends. He continues to find time to read through all of this and enjoys having time to sit out on the patio, book in hand and enjoy the weather as winter has passed and our meals and evenings are more and more spent out on the patio. We will enjoy this before the heat of the summer arrives and we are able to spend much less time outside.