Dave invited a visiting colleague from Austria to come north with us for a long weekend. I think he might be the perfect guest.
He likes long walks and is interested in the flower and local history lore we share (even when we’re wrong about the details). He was game to purchase a fishing license and then game to spend most of a day cruising around Isthmus Bay near Lion’s Head not catching fish. But, what sealed the deal was after a long walk, when I was about to wonder how to entertain him, he decided to go off on a long solo paddle across and around Gillies Lake.
Here are my “perfect guest” criteria:
- Happy to be here.
- Curious about the area – interested in the flora and fauna (bear stories, etc.)and the rocks and the water.
- Independent. The highest compliment is when the guest takes some time for himself (leaving me a moment or two to myself) to explore. Currently he’s out riding Dave’s bike.
- Likes long walks.
- Enjoys good food.
- Tells entertaining stories.
- Lets moments of silence stay.
