Good-Bye Gellie

We were saddened a couple of days ago to say good-bye to our new friend, Gellie, the smaller of the two wonderful dogs we’ve been caring for here at Cerro Velero.  The owner had decided last month it was time to find a permanent home for her as she is truly a loving family dog and the frequent changeover of house sitters wasn’t the best environment for Gellie.   Not to say she isn’t a very social pooch – she is!

 

But Gellie is now part of a wonderful family Henry and Margaret Escudero who own the La Loma Jungle Lodge and Chocolate farm on Isla Bastimentos. Gellie will still be living in the jungle but she'll be sharing her days with Lucha, a delightful 4-and-a-half-year old boy (and he stressed that half year as very important!)  Even before the family left Lucha and Gellie were wallowing on the floor rubbing noses. It was easy to see they are going to be great pals.

 

So, as sad as we felt for ourselves, and even more for Sharon, the owner who has had Gellie for something like five years,  we do feel that Gellie is going to have a happier life on her new island.

The other dog, Indy, short for Independence, seems unaffected by Gellie’s departure. Go figure.   But then she does live up to her name.  J  But Indy does like routine and structure, so when after midnight fireworks to ring in the New Year,  I overslept until 8:30AM (rather than my usual 6AM) this morning, she met me at the stairs with a hearty greeting as if to say, “Where have you been? I missed you!”   

I  woke this morning to the howls of junngle monkeys. We aired out Landfall and pumped her bilge, then took Crickett for a tour of the bay next to ours, the one they call "The Darkland." WE
ve an invitations to dinner at the neighbors tonight. I say it's a very good day in paradise; Norm says 19 more days to go.  J

Nancy