After a week in the Dominican Republic and it's tropical environment of heat and humidity it was great to get back to Ohio and the cabin. Apparently it had been warm here too while we were away as a cold front was forecasted to arrive with us that had everyone bundling up and talking about cold weather.
Kuma d.o.g. was so happy to see me return and was anxious to jump in the Jeep for a ride to the woods again. We arrived at the cabin after dark and as I was lighting the candles and lamps, she explored the surrounding woods for any unauthorized activity.
Tired from the 4 hour flight, dealing with Customs at the airport and a 2 hour drive home made going to bed early a high priority. The king size bed at the Riu Palace Hotel at Punta Cana had nothing over the cabin sofa by the fire for comfort. As always, sleep came quickly after the last wick was extinguished.
The wind and rain arrived in the middle of the night as Kuma and I were both awakened by the sound of the cabin under attack. Acorns falling by the dozens from the limbs above rained down on the metal roof as the wind made its presence known. As with all weather fronts, the hostility was short lived as it passed through bringing colder temperatures and a gentle rain to ease us back into deep sleep.
The 45 degree morning temperature with the picturesque view of Autumn's leaves was a welcomed sight after being away. There are many beautiful places in the world, some of which I've been fortunate to see, but none that I enjoy as much as a Fall morning's view from the cabin windows.
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