Pretty things

The researcher here studying monarch butterflies fully realizes his ability to spread joy. He collects monarchs and measures them all while they are still alive. They can survive in the little paper bags for a day, and then the next day he lets other people release them! First, Katie was marking them so he would know if he caught them again.

 

But then, I got to release a few and watch them fly off the porch! What a good feeling!

Plus, yesterday was possibly the most beautiful day here. We had super clear skies, it warm enough that people were being lulled to sleep in their rocking chairs, and we even made more brownies after the sun went down! I'm really going to miss this place. Look out for some pre-nostalgia in the coming posts. There are so many things I want to make sure I don't forget about once I leave this beautiful place.