There are times in our lives that stand out, riddled somehow with moments that are so 'meant to be' that only the most obtuse could miss them. This identifies our 3 night visit in Aptos and the Mushroom Dome. The beauty of the setting and ingenious nature of the shelter were secondary to the warmth and beauty of the people we were so blessed to meet. At the top of this list was our hostess, Kitty. An almost uncannily kindred spirit was discovered via (of all things) the ankle she sprained minutes before my friend and I arrived. And if not for another wonderful person we met in Aptos, even that might have not happened. There's more. Take my word for it - it's quite a story.
Sharing time with Kitty revealed how the rest of the setting with the insane number of hummingbirds (I'd never seen a 'perched' hummingbird before - have you?), the huge chickens and goats (so enthusiastic about their own contributions), thoughtful family and friends, precious Creature dog, - were all delightful expressions of her spirit. What a joy! These are the treasures of the heart that make life the miracle it is. I encourage you to have some fun and find out for yourself. May your stay be as adventurous, and memorable as ours. :)