Brittany‘s tiny house is coming along really well. They’ve put wood slats on the ceiling of the bedroom and added the pole for the spiral staircase that leads up to the bedroom. Part of the log that they used had really cool mushrooms on it and they’ve left them incorporated in. Now they’re busy putting paneling on the walls, mostly light colored, but darker in some areas. It’s really feeling like a cozy, snug place.
It was another beautiful sunrise today, I’m enjoying them as often as I can since I’ll be spending the next three weeks traveling mainly in cities and won’t get these kinds of views. When I was outside journaling this morning, Lysanne put on some joyous music and opened the doors of her ambulance. After awhile I could hear her whooping with joy and singing along. It’s so wonderful to feel that positive energy and see someone so happy with their life.
I did more nature art today, first with the leaves and stones I’ve been collecting while I’ve been here, then I did one with the various food items I give or receive from the animals-hay, corn, soy, grain and in the middle, an egg. Then I went for a walk on the river path and found a variety of mushrooms so put them together with some different leaves, and finally a little forest bouquet. I was so fascinated with all the different types of mushrooms.
I borrowed Val’s car and went for a drive-stopped at a roadside stand where they sold eggs, tomatoes and apples as well as bird houses and picnic tables. It was self service with a box where you deposited your money ($5 Canadian for a dozen eggs!). There was a beautiful butterfly floating around when I was there. I stopped at a farm where they had cuke-melons. Cucumbers that look like tiny watermelons!
Next stop was Coaticook for their famous ice-cream. I got a scoop of Mokaramel – chocolate-caramel ice cream. It was really good, very creamy. I had a look around the little downtown, many cafes have gone out of business but there were several hairdressers that seemed to ask be doing ok. There was a sign for a collaborative work/study/gathering space called Divan Orange (orange couch) that had WiFi, books, games and coffee. What I loved was that it was free for people 35 and younger and only $5 for those over 35.
My final stop was at the little waterfall in Martinville. It’s a peaceful spot and there is a little walking trail next to the river which goes by a Christmas tree farm.
After dinner tonight, Nina and Max made a campfire outside and an apple pie to cook over the fire. Max’s mom is visiting for a couple of days and the four of us sat around the fire, talking and trying to figure out the best way to cook the apple pie over the flames. It took a while, but it eventually got cooked. We added some cheese on top and melted it and divided the pie into quarters each of us thinking we’d probably just eat a little bit, but it ended up tasting so good we all cleaned our plates. Jean-Francois was playing accordion in his room just above where we were sitting so we got to enjoy some good music as well. It was a lovely evening outside by the fire, laughing and joking. It made me feel so glad I was here experiencing this time with people I would’ve never met if I hadn’t gone on this adventure.
