Parky had a great time on his trip to California. He wrote this sonnet as a way of thanking our host, Bill Harwood.
A car, a train, a bus, two planes I took
To visit our friend, Bill, in southern Cal.
He drove us all around to have a look
At Encinita‘s many choice locales.
For lunch, Bill put together quite a feast,
Exquisite sandwiches and luscious fruit.
He made me want to not return back east,
But lounge at Black’s Beach in my birthday suit.
At night we’d set out on a groovy groove:
Great restaurants, gay night spots, and long walks.
We yakked ‘bout ways in which we might improve –
We walked the walk, and didn’t balk the talk.
Bill’s built his house, and life, with keen insight
Into the things that bring his guests delight!
Just a few more snapshots follow – starting with Bill’s garden!
And a Parky in a pear tree!
Bill and Parky: World Travelers!
Bill’s house: Built for the guest’s pleasure!
Lip service!
Thank you again, Bill!
Remember, you can buy your own Parky, the official World Parkinson Congress mascot, here! All profits go to the WPC Travel Grants Program, which helps a junior researcher or person with Parkinson’s disease to attend the World Parkinson Congress 2016 in Portland, Oregon!
Bill’s home is located in a beautiful area!!! Glad that you had warm and sunny weather while you were there!