Tuesday,
July 9th
This
morning I was awakened by the sound of coyotes howling very close to
the tent area which is near my site. There were several animals as
their sounds were very different. It was a little disturbing at
first because it startled me from sleep. Then once I recognized the
sounds, I relaxed and listened as they all called to each other. I
am in nature.
The
odd thing is that all of the people here that I have spoken with this
morning did not hear anything. They were all thinking I imagined it
and I was thinking these people can obviously sleep through anything.
The two women in the club house this morning have seen the coyotes
on the grounds even though they did not hear them this morning. Very
curious!
It
was extremely foggy to the ground this morning. And very damp. It
is almost 9:30 am and it is giving way to sun. It looks as though it
is going to be another beautiful day. Although here, whatever the
weather, it is beautiful. I am so enjoying all of the sounds, smells
and sights. And the most friendly people that are campground hosts.
It all makes for a very nice place to be.
Yesterday
was a rather windy day and it was clear and beautiful. I did a
little walking and discovered some special secret areas that I will
revisit while I am here. I walked a ways towards the beach just to
get a feel for it and think it will be my destination for today. It
is very calm this morning and will make for a more pleasant walk.
Last
evening I went to the rivers edge and watched as the light of the
day faded. Everything was very serene and peaceful. I could hear an
occasional fish land back in the water after it apparently jumped up
to hopefully snatch a snack before retiring for the night. There was
a call of some sort of huge bird in the trees. It reminded me of a
cross between an egret, heron and hawk. I am unable to imagine what
it was. There were lots of vultures circling around the edge of the
trees yesterday. Perhaps it was one of them. Unknown for now.
Troubling
news is that there is no Trader Joe's for a long distance. I am
almost out of almond butter and their chocolate bars. Oh no! What
will I do? Eat ice cream, I guess. It is funny to me how accustomed
I have become to having certain things and realizing that as I
travel, some of those things will be unavailable to me. I will need
to find substitutes. This will be a tough one as I am allergic to
peanuts, plus a few other things. I will figure it out.
I
was talking with someone yesterday who was here last summer and she
told of a mother whale and her calf having been stuck up here in the
river. She said they could hear the mothers blow hole activity
during the night, which according to this woman, was very calming.
Unfortunately the mother whale failed to survive and the Native
Americans here buried her on their land. The calf eventually made it
back out to the ocean and hopefully is thriving today. Paying
attention to and observing nature is so amazing. I am so grateful to
be doing what I am doing.
Lots
of travelers are in and out during every day. Check out times at
most of the parks is 11 am or noon. Check in times are usually 1 or
2 pm. So, the morning activity is all about unhooking everything and
preparing to venture forth. And the afternoon and evening activity
is just the opposite. I am usually out and about for most of it,
though occasionally a late arrival will show up. Some of it is quite
entertaining.
This
morning my neighbor was getting ready to depart and the RV would not
start. Next thing I know he is under the RV on the moist grass using
a hammer to hit on something, while his wife is working the remote
start control. It started after two attempts. I asked them about it
and he said it is a new RV and this happened once before. The first
time he had to call out a repair person who figured out it was a
solenoid issue. Since then this is what he has to do until they
return home and can get it in for repair. A heck of a way to start
your day!
I
ventured up to the cute club house with all the beautiful hydrangeas
this morning for coffee and fresh baked oatmeal cookies. I chatted
with a couple of women who do this every day and we shared some
stories about our experiences along our travels. There was a group
of motor cycle guys that were so quiet one barely heard them arrive
last night. They were completely polite and appreciative of the
morning wake up beverage and goodies. This was nice to see.
You
may recall that several, several weeks ago I was waiting for some
documents. Well, they still have yet to be received, so I called the
company yesterday and spoke with the same person. She was completely
apologetic and is sending it here to the RV park. We'll see if it
gets here before I am scheduled to leave. Three days to get here
from southern California; we shall see. Probably an unwise thing to
hold my breath.
Okay,
I am off for the day. The wind is picking up a bit and the sun is
shining. I am alive and well and adventuring. Thanks to all of you,
for all of your comments and thoughts and good wishes. Nice to hear
from you. Know that I am loving what I am doing. My best to all of
you!!!
All of these beautiful flowers grow here in the RV park!
To
all those celebrating today,
Happy
Birthday!
“I
am forever walking upon these shores,
betwixt
the sand and the foam.
The
high tide will erase my foot-prints,
and
the wind will blow away the foam.
But
the sea and the shore will remain
forever.”
- Kahlil Gibran
- Sand And Foam
Enjoy
your footprints!
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