Turkey trot

We've had untypical weather in central Washington this past weekend, with cloudy skies and cool temperatures. 

A break from the summer heat is appreciated, but unfortunately the heavy cloud cover brought hardly a drop of rain to the parched valley. Twisp is notorious for being in a rain shadow. You can see it coming down all around but it often misses us.

On Friday morning I walked up Mill Hill trail above town, but the cold, dry wind tuned me around before I got to the top. That showy flower grows out of dry gravel along the road. It is aptly called "Giant Blazing Star." 

I've enjoyed watching the turkey flock come through, a group of several hens herding dozens of poults running hither and thither. It looks chaotic but somehow they keep the gang safely together.

 

The doe brings her frolicking fawn to the yard every morning about the time the sprinklers go on. Aw. 

 

Amanda and I picked Nova up from work yesterday (in a few weeks she will be driving herself) at the nice clothing shop (above) where she works in Winthrop most weekends. She lifeguards weekdays at the pool in Twisp. So capable and mature for her age, we are really proud. 

While we were waiting for Nova  to close the store (she does everything there) we browsed at Trails End Bookstore next door. With windows overlooking the river, it must be one of the prettiest bookstores in the world.

This morning I'll close up the house and head back to Seattle. We'll be back for the big 4th of July weekend.

My neighbors just invited me over for homemade sourdough waffles on the way out of town. Can't turn down a kind invitation like that!