[Tropo-Bob (Bob)]

I finished work today am now looking forward to spending my golden years in retirement.

I have no immediate travel plans, but rather look forward to working on both my health and the livability of my home. I have good friends and relatives here in Cairns so will stay socially connected. Then of course, there is this forum!

Seriously though, it will be great to have my head free of the clutter of work thoughts and I look forward to reading more, and also in expanding my activities in observing.

Tomorrow, I look forward to having a swim at the beach, then catching up for lunch with some retired friends who I have known from High School Days. I love the fact that there are some great but almost empty venues during the week.

I would love to spend some time travelling in the Victorian countryside in February/March next year.

How have others found retirement? Anybody have any good hints for me?