We knew the stay would be special when Ann greeted us with her big smile. Then, seeing the inviting patio and the giant basket of snacks on the table and the refrigerator filled with wine and beer, and the prepared fruit and cheese plate, and the ice cream in the freezer, and the fully equipped bath, we knew this would be a great weekend. But the things that meant most to us were the gift of the book of Anne's nephew's paintings-he was such a wonderful artist- and the silver pearls from Armstrong. I know you made a separate trip to get them for us. I've put them in a clay pot with a Mexican aloe sitting in front of a pink bougainvillea. They are stunning. Our final evening was unexpectedly lovely. We had returned from dinner and had decided to sit in the patio when we heard a great grey owl hooting softly in the canyon. It was a romantic and fitting end to our weekend in your AiR B & B. We hope to spend another visit soon.