Over the past few days, Michael and I savored every last moment up until my bittersweet departure last night. Here are some highlights of the things we did:
ginger
We took the dogs for long walks in the Bottoms of Arcata. They greatly appreciated the fun times.
Sgt. Pepper
We went to the Humboldt Bay jetty in Samoa, where we watched the waterworks fly. This is a favorite pastime for us because it's honestly as exciting as fireworks, but totally free, and the only energy used is that of the moon to make the tides.
crashing waves at the samoa jetty
sea spray
breaking waters
Michael and I noticed these large scraps of an old beached ship. We dug a large hole to see how deep it would go, but gave up after about 4 feet.
remnants of a rusted ship in the sand
We went to the Humboldt County Fair (also a favorite pastime). This year, we didn't ride any rides like we normally do, but we did see all the animals and go to the races.
moo
staring goats
winning horse on home stretch
In about half an hour, I'll be saying goodbye to California and her poppies, and I already had to say goodbye to things like this farmland right next to my house.
california poppy
california farmland (note the tiny egrets in the field)
I finished a quilt that I started last summer, but didn't get a chance to work on during the year, since I don't have my sewing machine in Boston. I am really proud of it, though.
my (finally) completed quilt
flower embroidery
stitching along a curve (**difficult!!)
Last night, I had my tearful goodbyes to the dogs, my family, and Michael, and boarded this flight, perfectly timed for sunset over my beloved homeland.
sunset reflecting off propellors
looking toward Japan
to the land of the rising sun
here i come
Well, this is perfect timing, because they are JUST calling my boarding group! See you in Japan!!
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