The Thoughtful Wanderer has recently arrived in the land of the Sasquatch. I thought that this creature was only mythical, but a quick ride around the town of Harrison Hot Springs proves that they are everywhere, albeit in wood only. I guess it makes the tourists feel like they are out in the wild and off of the beaten track, and I suppose that compared to many places, this is off the beaten track, but to me it looks like a very touristy place. Fortunately, the summer holiday season has yet to arrive and by the time it does, I will be heading out of here.
I arrived on the afternoon of May 16th, and had the rest of that day to visit with the owners, prior to their departure early the next morning. This is a very simple house-sit, without any pets to care for which is good and bad. I enjoy having the four legged critters around, however it is nice to have less responsibility every now and again. The life of a wanderer certainly goes against the grain of our western society which suggests that to be a good little citizen, one should settle in one place, get a good job, work for about forty years or so, and then wait for the good life to start with a pension cheque rolling in on a monthly basis. For most people, that seems to be the path chosen, but after having made the decision way back when to go out and see the world, the concept I have just outlined seems very foreign to me. My journey has been an unusual path, but I have tried to remain true to myself throughout, even though I know that to some, my journey has been unconventional to say the least. Truth is a path with fewer friends.
I suppose that it's this exploration side of me that makes me enjoy the housesitting life for now. Nothing lasts forever, and the way things are going in the world these days, the timeline for the future is looking shorter day by day, and that is why I take so much pleasure in enjoying the moment. As my friend Guy says, live here now, which seems to be good advice as far as I can tell.
So that is exactly what I am doing here in Sasquatchville. The owners have even supplied me with a bicycle and I have been taking daily rides exploring the area which has allowed me to make new friends of the four legged persuasion.
Goats make me laugh and when I was out on my ride yesterday I came across this paddock. When I arrived on the scene, this goat and a few others were away from the fence line. I parked the bike, moved over to the fence and starting bleating out my best goat impersonation. This guy took the bait, and came prancing across the paddock and up to my location. Soon, he (I think it was a he) was right up against the fence enjoying the petting and scratching that I showered him with. Naturally, this caught the attention of one of his mates, and before long I had another friend, Mr. Serious.
We continued the love fest for a while and then it was time to be heading back home. Perhaps I will visit them again later today as it is looking like a wonderful day for a bike ride. In fact, this seems to be as good a time as any, to finish this blog, and get out and enjoy the sunshine while it lasts. The goats are calling, Blaaaaaaahhhhhh!!!!!!!!!
Countryside around Harrison Hot Springs aka Sasquatchville
Paul
The Thoughtful Wanderer
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