The travellers have returned, which is good because nothing goes on around here when we don't have visitors. Ellen and Meg completed their northerly loop of Humboldt redwoods, Pacific coasts, elk herds, ospreys, fern canyons, and multiple ice cream shops. Of course, they agree that Lottie's in Walnut Creek remains the best, and Ellen said that she hasn't had as good a cappuccino as mine since she's been away. So they can stay.
Oh, we did do something, which is enjoy a visit from Edward, his parents Drew and Sarah, and his Grandma Vicky (although that does still count as fun things only happening with visitors). Pete and Ed got on...ok.
To console myself with their absence, I decided to read some of Meg's books. Interesting stuff!
Meanwhile, on a northerly beach.
Fern Canyon, which I hadn't even heard of but now have to visit.
Meg completing another Junior Ranger badge! Any more of these and they'll offer her a job.
Little and large.
The view from one of their hotel's balcony.
Meanwhile, in the Creek, temperatures soared to Death Valley proportions. This was not nice.
Safely returned, I put Meg to work with a little coffee grinding.
While I aired the tent, and entertained Pete at the same time. I'm a multitasking carer!
Farmers' market tattoos.
And Lottie's!
