Carmel Valley Wildlife

Two weeks in Carmel Valley. I hesitate to describe it as my home now, it's not quite that. But having spent many years here, the house and property hold many memories.

The Ayres' family home will soon welcome a new generation, as the grandkids now have families of their own. Randi has mentioned baby-proofing the place, not a small task. No doubt Christmas will be celebrated with much cheer, as the home continues to be a center of gravity for the family.

It's very quiet here. At all times of the day, the loudest sounds are birdsong, and the hiss of blood flowing in my ears.

Without a dog, the local wildlife has moved in. Deer have passed, nonchalant, just along the house. We've seen grey fox, both during the day and at night. Wild turkeys wandered through the backyard yesterday, four adults and a dozen babies.

It's amazingly quiet.