There were quite a few people unfortunately. But no bears. When we returned, it reaked of strong garlic smell in the hood outside. Maybe someone is making lobsters? It could not have been our toasted garlic bread an hour before...

The mood is good though sad because Danny , an old pal, does not answer my emails anymore. I have yet lost another friend. Sigh. After 30 years of loyalty to each other. The email box is quiet but that is okay because I do more phone these days. No news from down under: my sister in law can get very busy on the farm and with rescuing wildlife. My parents are doing well though mother has now, quite often, migraines of the eyes followed by a headache. My sister is yet on a fourth hiking trip this year with her chummy. She went to italy, usa, and quebec twice.