What’s Winding Down All About?

Welcome to Winding Down! This is an exciting new venture that’s still evolving, but our vision is clear: we want this to be a vibrant website and blog for people who are either retired or looking forward to retirement in the near future. Our hope is that everyone can join in, sharing how we each enjoy our well-earned days in retirement and inspiring one another along the way.

The idea for Winding Down was born while we were relaxing on the Greek island of Poros, reflecting on the active lifestyle we’ve embraced since retiring. From travelling to trying new recipes, retirement for us means freedom—freedom to do what we want, when we want, without the constraints of work dictating our daily routine.

Food is at the heart of our relaxing activities. We love eating out and cooking at home, often hosting friends for dinner. Much of our home cooking is inspired by our travels and by the diverse, cosmopolitan community we live in. Of course, being British, we’re also big fans of a classic Sunday roast!

Through Winding Down, we’ll be sharing our experiences of travel, food, and other activities we enjoy in retirement. But we don’t want this to be just about us—we want to hear from you too! Soon, we’ll be opening up the Latest News section of our site for comments, so you can share your own stories and tips for making the most of retirement.