Working hard in the garden

We arrived in NZ about ten days ago and have been busy mowing our endless lawns, cutting back overgrowth and bringing things into good shape.
It is hard and tiring work, but it is rewarding to look at how much we have accomplished.
Every day we put six hours of hard physical labor into the gardens.
We appreciate the exercise and the gardens are looking so much better now.
At first every muscle in our bodies felt achy and sore, but now our muscles got stronger and we enjoy being outdoor and making such a different daily.
With the properties in better shape, I plan to get into the studio and paint as soon as I can.
I expect it will be next week.