Talya

The two female cats, Isa and Mitty, and the vampire, Becca, fed us. It was a rich stew with plenty of meat and an endless number of large rolls with butter. We sat on the porch because there wasn't a table large enough to fit us.

This wasn't what I expected. I lived in tents and huts in South America. I never wanted to repeat that experience. I had no idea where we would all sleep. Cecily needed a firm bed. I'd heard enough of her complaints about the hotel beds. ...