So We Are Halfway Through - already

 As if I wasn't aware of it already that we have (almost) reached the halfway point in this year's winter trip, somebody at home had to remind us about it.  We left home on November 11 and tomorrow is January 10.

By March 10 we will at least be thinking of planning our return. And the days are still flying by. We are mostly staying put in camp, that is, except for getting necessities, like water, groceries, propane, gas and of course, going to the dump station. Some times it is the laundry also.

There has also been a snowbird breakfast on January 1. No, it wasn't pancakes, but "Egg-in-a-bag". Egg-in-a-bag is 2 eggs with finely cut veggies, spices put in a zip-lock bag and boiled in water until ready, usually after 15-20minutes. It was new to us as well.

Instead of driving a whole lot, we walk a coupla times a day. The walk along the canal especially is a great one. 

Above: Dixie on observation post. She can watch who's coming on the road, but can't be seen herself

Also a watch dog. We saw this in a parking lot in town.

Bea is looking for birds and Dixie is sniffing along all the new and unfamiliar smells. Most days she picks up a little stick and carries it all the way home. The desert is full of secrets for her. Naturally, we don't want her to get too curious either, like f.ex. digging up some hibernating creatures, aka rattle snakes.  Me, I am immersed in the view across the blue water enjoying the great peace.

And when the sun has gone down, darkness is coming soon. Then we have supper and we may decide to join the camp fire crew, or just remain in our free-wheeling home to watch a movie. Life can be so simple. We had already found that to be the case many years ago. Just the fact the we only have a fraction of our personal belongings with us - and still manage just fine. It is thought-provoking that we gather so much "stuff" at home that once we are done on this earth, relatives or friends have a heck of a time to clean up in our mess.The weather has been great so far, I am just enjoying the view every morning when I see the rising sun in a blue sky, while back home people have been dealing with the usual nasty winter weather and lately, even a foot of snow, followed by rain today. Shudder!