Before my son Rafi was old enough for school, prior to my leaving for work each morning we’d do what I called our ‘Inspection Tour’ of our garden, which I loved. He grew to love it too.
Together we’d look for new blossoms, fruit or maybe even a baby tomato or radish.
Rafi named all our plants and we greeted each by name with a hearty ‘Good morning’.
(One was called ‘George’ because Rafi so enjoyed the ‘Curious George’ books.) I still believe plants like to be talked to.
I’m not surprised that today Rafi loves his own garden. Fortunately, his dear Chandra loves it as well and they spend countless happy hours together working to make and keep it beautiful. Mine was nice enough, but theirs is absolutely gorgeous!!
Aside from being spoiled rotten when I recently visited, I had the pleasure of looking directly out the door from my own room right into the colourful garden. What a beautiful sight to wake up to. What more could anyone want?
Every morning Rafi brought me coffee and breakfast and brought Germaine down to visit me. Chandra, Remy and Rafi carried meals down on large trays from upstairs for us to eat either in the garden, or in my suite. I gloried in being spoiled.
After I left, poor Germaine missed me and waited for me outside my door.
View from Over the Hill 
I also truly enjoyed Raf and Chan’s garden when I visited there last year. Hanging out in the hammock, listening to the feral parrots flying through the cool San Francisco skies… It was heavenly!
It IS indeed lovely. I so enjoyed it. Next, I need to write about what you and I did on our visit to you!!! Ha, ha. Love ya, Maughm
Sounds like a perfect holiday. Glad you could go and meet them. Hope your flight experience was better than the last time!
Their garden is indeed colourful!
Indeed, and it looks so very much better when you see the whole thing at once. Love to you…
It was easier this time. There were no restrictions crossing into the US, though returning to Canada still required those stupid forms. Rafi did them all for me. Nice….
Hi. You had a perfect trip in many ways.
You’re absolutely right. It was terrific. Thanks….
SO COLOURFUL … lovely!
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Even more lovely when you see it all at once. It was a fabulous visit. Love to you and Paul. Muriel
Yesterday my daughter, Gayatri was reading a Curious George book to her daughter, Kavya 🙂 Rafi and Chandra’s garden is beautiful and it is no surprise that that they spoiled you 🙂 Do they live nearby? I am reading Elizabeth Macarthur by Michelle Scott Tucker. I think you will like it. Regards, Lakshmi
I’m delighted to know that Curious George books are still around and being read to children. We had a bunch of them and Rafi loved them. Unfortunately, my children are all in the US and crossing the border during COVID has been a bother, but I love them and it is worth it. Enjoy your family. All the best, Muriel
I just saw that they live in US. I am glad you had a wonderful time together.
Thank you. I certainly did! Cheers, Muriel
I love the garden, Muriel!
Back when I can still move the way I want to, I tend my own garden. I love flowers and ornamental plants.
It looks like you truly enjoyed being spoiled. 😁 Keep safe, Muriel! 🥰
Yes Adelheid: Bach when I could also still move the way I want to, I had a plot in a nearby community garden. I can’t do that anymore, so I make do with a few pots on my balcony. Things do change… I wish you well always, Muriel
Hi Muriel.
I like the picture of you singing in the land of Dostoyevsky
Isn’t it a hoot! Did you get to see the other two also? See you soon, Muriel
So glad you are still posting. I haven’t read any for awhile, as I have so many emails that I don’t want to go to the computer, even to read my favorites. My iPhone is maxed out, too. So I play word games on the iPhone while the rest keep piling up. I think of you especially when I see the guy on TV who takes the train across Canada. Good memories. Forgot what year I went with you in Sept.! Leonor
Gosh Leonor: If you don’t go to your computer, those emails will just keep adding up. Yes, I love train travel. You get to see so much more than when you fly.
Will be visiting friends in Denver come October. I’ve never been there so am looking forward to a new adventure. (They moved there from L.A.) Stay well, Muriel