November 25 through November 28, 2009

I met Carlo at O'Wich on Wednesday. He arrived on Tuesday from Michigan and I went there right after work.

I didn't really take any photos to speak of...although a video of the birds and squirrels would have been an impressive addition to this blog ~ but I did not video the rambunctious activities that we enjoyed either. My written words will never do justice to the show they presented. The birds swooped from everywhere and swarmed the freshly filled feeders. They were everywhere.

There was a black and white striped bird with either a red beak or head feathers - we shall call him The Zebra Bird! There were a group of huge beautiful blue birds...I think they were woodpeckers. There were little birds of a variety of colors. And there were three squirrels. By the end of our stay we were referring to them as The Skinny One; slightly timid in demeanor, The Fat One; brave beyond belief and The Psycho One; crazy and appeared to be on Ritalin!

There was so much going on, you didn't know what to focus on. They were on the feeders, the pumpkin patch, the deck, the trees - chasing each other - running - flying - and several of the birds crashed into the patio door! They were amusing to watch!

Of course, we ate well during our visit. We finally made it to LaTolteca, we tried Dino's and The Sunrise Cafe - we even cooked a bit. Food and sleep are never a deprivation at O'Wich - or anywhere!

The nights were filled with stars that lit the ground like dimmed street lights. They were in abundance along with the bright light of the moon. The serenity of all the peace and quiet and the chance to enjoy it allows a grand new perspective (although enjoyed only until encountering the Hillside Strangler - which will ruin any trip!)

It was a restful holiday weekend, much different from any holiday in the past and thoroughly enjoyable - did I mention a trip to WalMart on Thanksgiving night????