At the Bay’s Edge

Haven’t seen Sam(antha) the Monrovian Duck for a few days…but she’s been busy!

She left an egg on the porch…then took a drink from her water bowl and was on her way.

A guest just told me how much they enjoyed the Bodega Marine Lab tour so I thought I’d better remind everyone about it! It’s only open to the public Friday’s from 2-4, however, there is a summer seminar series available as well.

The Bodega Marine Lab is run by UC Davis and they focus their research on marine and coastal studies.

The Bodega Marine Lab is just a few miles from us and is set on over 300 acres of coastal reserve. There’s a tidepool and many displays for the kids as well, so all are sure to have fun!

I wanted to remind everyone that the 11th Annual Bodega Bay Seafood Art and Wine Festival is coming up on August 27th and 28th. It’s been moved this year to the Watts Ranch, which was the setting for the filming of “The Birds”.

The festival is always a good time, and features the best local artists, wineries, craftspeople, and of course, every kind of seafood you can imagine. There’s also three stages for live music, so there will definitely be something for everyone!

This annual fundraiser will benefit both the Stewards of the Coast and Redwoods and the Bodega Volunteer Fire Department.

For more information:
Bodega Bay Seafood, Art, and Wine Festival

There was a great write up on the Osmosis Spa in the San Francisco Chronicle today. While they are well known for their enzyme baths, I still think you can’t beat their “Pagoda Massage”. After spending time in their Zen garden, you are led down a creek way path, and enjoy a massage in a private pagoda along the creek. I’m already planning my next trip there!

The Osmosis Spa is just 15 minutes from our house….and is across the street from the Brick Oven Bakery, so it’s a double treat!

Osmosis Spa Review

The white pelicans are summertime residents of Bodega Bay….always good to see them back. They travel in flocks, and bob for their food rather than dive. They’re much larger than the brown pelicans. They come by the house at low tide. You just see a white mass paddling our way.

I took this photo from the house.

Molly just watches Sam, and Sam just watches Molly.

The Fisherman’s Festival was a great success this year. It’s an annual fundraiser in April that benefits local non-profits. It’s always well attended and great fun….there is a fair, helicopter rides, an art show, and an annual “Blessing of the Fleet” where all the salmon boats parade up and down the Bay and then head out to see for their annual blessing.

Here’s one of the funniest boats from the parade …. this picture was taken from the house.

Sam is a Muscovy Duck who has taken up part-time residence on my porch. Of course, the fact that she eats well here and has her own water bowl probably has nothing to do with it.