While staying at Cal's place, a tree took out power lines effectively trapping us on the property without food, electricity, or running water for 12 hours. This may sound like a bad thing (ok, it certainly wasn't ideal...), but because of Cal's communication, his willingness to go out of his way to take care of us, and the beauty of the property, it ended up being a highlight of our trip.
The morning of the power outage, Cal informed us about what was happening and the estimated timeline for getting things fixed. He then brought us a large pitcher of water and some farm fresh eggs, which we could cook using the propane stove. While the power was out, we were able to wander the property, eat fresh lemons from the orchard, and spend time relaxing and reading our books. Later that afternoon, Cal scrounged through his own pantry and freezer to provide us with some hotdogs, buns, and cup of soup. This was so kind and appreciated! Cal is a great host, and his property is lovely!