Happy birthday, Ed, and have a wonderful retreat! I would also keep the morning for writing. Hmm, I don't see any naps in there but after afternoon exploring is a good time for that. I haven't heard of the Pomodoro technique, and I don't think it would work for me. If I'm in the flow, I go with it, and my body lets me know when it's time to take a short break and move around. Your sketching kit sounds great; I encourage you to start on it the very first day and keep going.
Happy birthday, Ed, and have a wonderful retreat! I would also keep the morning for writing. Hmm, I don't see any naps in there but after afternoon exploring is a good time for that. I haven't heard of the Pomodoro technique, and I don't think it would work for me. If I'm in the flow, I go with it, and my body lets me know when it's time to take a short break and move around. Your sketching kit sounds great; I encourage you to start on it the very first day and keep going.