Buccaneer SP, Waveband, MS
Penny painted all day long and about 4PM said, “I’m done!” and “I am putting my paint and tools away.” The mural looks incredible; a woman who has been admiring it each day on her walk, said “I’m so glad to see the finished version”. Penny was heartened to know that another recognized it as done. I am so proud of her; when she started almost a year ago, I described the process as “childbirth”. I have watched her struggle and persevere, cry and smile as she produced this masterpiece! Her efforts were sporadic, dependent on weather, orientation of the trailer, and mood. But, ultimately, she was tired of it not being done, gritted her teeth, pushed herself to the limit and got it finished.
We had time for a 8.5 mile bike ride together, this time exploring the bayous and neighborhoods around the park. We were reminded how much water is around here; it’s so flat the rain pools and the sea encroaches on the land. We came upon about two dozen egrets perching in the trees 100 yards on the other side of a bayou. At one point, they got spooked by something and took off in unison, swirled around for a short bit and landed back in the same trees. It is magical down here on the bayou!