though the california fires raged all around us
[not like there were flames engulfing the camp,
but smoke was heavy in the air], we were safe.
we definitely had an evacuation plan solidified,
but hoped and prayed we would not need to use it.
[not like there were flames engulfing the camp,
but smoke was heavy in the air], we were safe.
we definitely had an evacuation plan solidified,
but hoped and prayed we would not need to use it.
animals found refuge here as well.
i don't have photos of the cyote, mountain lions, coons,
fox or many other critters [mice! blak!!]
that found a safe haven here,
but i can bring you these...
the deer that were plentiful each morning, evening and often afternoon.
the momma duck and her 8 ducklings.
hundreds of tadpoles that became hundreds of teeny tiny black frogs. 
and a special, rare jeweled beetle that came and landed on elli.it stayed with her for about 15 minutes. what a gift wildlife is.
[except the mice]
oh no! not more mice. yes, i believe the california wildfires displaced many animals. we've had more bear in the vicinity - remember that day on the tracks by our house? i keep thinking i'll crash into one on my bike like that school teacher in colorado. good thing i wear a helmet. what a pretty beetle! a few summers ago a preying mantis landed on aidan and hung out for quite some time. bugs know gentle spirits when they see them :)
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