A long overdue return to blogging!

The past few years have been a busy time and a period of significant change, first with COVID, then dealing with the many challenges and surprises life throws at you. During that period, our adventures at Sublime Escapes have taken a back seat to the day-to-day demands of work, aging parents, weddings, funerals, and a long list of unexpected events that tend to blindside you on some idle Tuesday when you least expect it.

However, the good news is that we have continued to thrive in our little slice of heaven here in the Julian Alps, and as Spring approaches, it feels like a good time to resume these blog posts, as 2025 promises to be a year of transition for both of us. With COVID serving as the catalyst, in recent years I have slowly stepped back from full-time work, and with my partner in crime retiring at the end of May, we are both looking forward to having more time for health, outdoor pursuits, and of course, lots of adventures.

It's hard to believe it's been over 9 years since we came here on a ski holiday to celebrate Ali's birthday and left as homeowners. It is certainly the most impulsive purchase we've ever made but one we've never regretted. Even then, it was only ever intended to be a holiday home, and yet we've been living here now full-time for the past 6 years, and life continues to evolve in ways we never could have imagined.

So, where to from here? If the past 9 years have taught us anything, it's that you never know what lies ahead or what exciting adventures might be just around the corner, so as we lean into this next chapter, I will do my best to keep you posted while also sharing some of the beautiful places that exist right here in our backyard.

Sublime Escapes.