Hints of fall are showing up around the place, in the air and in the kitchen.
I now have four jars of bread-and-butter pickles, prepared yesterday, along with a nice supply of brine in the refrigerator, waiting for more cucumber slices.
And, the tomatoes are coming on at a nice pace.
There was a nip in the air this morning, suggesting many more nips to come.
Leaves are beginning to fall, and the maple in the front yard is changing slightly toward those fall colors.
I love the weather we've been having. This year we have been able to enjoy outside time for many more hours than usual. The bees haven't been too bad.
We're also grateful that only the morning fog cuts down on our visibility----in a very temporary and beautiful way.
No smoke. No complaining.
After tending to some projects around home yesterday, I'll probably spend some time at the fair today.
Debbie and her Food Bank staff have a booth, as do my sisters.
So, it will be fun to mosey around on this last day of the fair and just enjoy whatever's happening.
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A beautiful sight with a beautiful building means a beautiful story for Sandpoint. When I was little, this was Sandpoint's post office. Later, it became the public library. For several years, it's been a title company. In fact, my mother signed off on a real estate sale several years ago inside this building. This week, we learned that the Mahoney brothers, Duffy and Mickey, who established MickDuff's Pup and later MickDuff's Beer Hall, have purchased the building. Their plans involve offices on one level AND a restaurant/pub on another. They're really excited because they'll have a much larger kitchen. Plus, they plan to maintain the historical character of the building. Food at MickDuff's is always good, especially their beer cheese soup. Last night while walking to MickDuff's for dinner, we passed by this building and thought about the good times ahead for the building and for Sandpoint. They hope to open the new facility in 2020. Guess that's all for now. Update on Annie's trip below. Happy Saturday. |
Annie Photos from Portugal . . . .
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| This colorful cool cat can be seen in Lisbon. I believe it's near the train station. |
Annie arrived in Lisbon last evening, Lisbon time. Already this morning, she has taken the train to Porto near the coast.
She'll spend the day in Porto, the second largest city in Portugal, known for its port wine and its historical world heritage site.
She's already found a lovely room with a view.
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You are seeing the sum total of Annie's belongings for the Camino, all organized in that backpack on the couch. |
Tomorrow, Annie will officially begin walking her third Camino from a small coastal town near Porto.
To keep updated with her perspectives, be sure to visit her blog at
Her last entry was yesterday, and she'll continue to update each day as wi-fi allows.
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