Hey! Thanks for the message. The garden is really starting to come together this year. I finally planted the tomatoes and peppers last weekend, and the herbs are going crazy. I think the secret is just consistent watering and a ton of sunlight. We're already getting cucumbers faster than we can eat them. Let me know if you want some starter plants — I have way too many. Also, I tried that new fermentation kit you mentioned and so far so good. The first batch of pickles turned out amazing. I'm going to try hot sauce next. The whole process is easier than I thought it would be. You should come over for a tasting session once everything is finished.

Hey, just getting back to you now. We finally booked our flights for the spring trip — it took forever to coordinate everyone's schedule but I think we landed on something that works. Now I just need to figure out accommodation. I've been looking at a few different neighborhoods and reading reviews online. If you have any recommendations for places to stay or areas to avoid, please send them my way. I'm trying to get everything sorted before the prices go up. The itinerary is shaping up nicely though. We have a good mix of sightseeing and downtime, which is exactly what I need. A few people recommended renting bikes to get around which sounds like a great idea.