b'(Left): Walter (top) enjoys the bed in one of the cottages, whileSasha (bottom) prefers a chair in another one of the cottages.(Below): Waldo and Farrah enjoy a peaceful moment on thelawn. Bottom photo: Tito digs his patio vantage point.Thepropertyisamazing.GuestscanusetheCottages kayaks, bikes and grills. We enjoyed the viewfrom the dock with our freshly ground morning coffee,chilled in the shaded hammocks, relaxed in the swingsand bird watched at the river. I added two shorebirds tomy life list: American oystercatchers and a willet. I hada better sleep than I have had in a long time. We com-pleted our meetings and photo session, with so manylovely photo vignettes. Mentally, I was already planningmy next visit, with a dog. My client also loved it andplans to return with her family. Amonthlater,anotherassignmenttookmeupthat way. I knew exactly where I would stay, and decid-ed to bring my newly rescued cocker spaniel. Farrah(Fawcett) and I were going to get some special bondingtime. We both felt so welcome in cottage #2. Itwaslikereturningtomyhomeawayfromhome. Elevated metal bowls, extra towels and a bag ofhealthydogtreatsawaitedmycaninecompanion.Farrah jumped up on the bed and made herself comfy,while I unloaded the car. 70THE NEW BARKER www.TheNewBarker.com'