A Lovely Welcome Home - December 9, 2012

The same dear friend that gave me a farewell soiree, prior to my departure for 
India, hosted a welcome home for me - in combination with a birthday party for
another friend.  It was a lovely occasion, on a rainy San Francisco day.  Inside her
beautiful home, however, it was warm and cozy, for man and beast alike.  There 
was a feast ( which we had to move to higher ground as our four legged friends
wanted to share ) and superb wines ( I had been lamenting my lack of such
during my stay in India ).  I am so blessed to have such wonderful people in my
life.  While I do miss India, having such special people here makes my visits home
especially nice!

I can never remember all the doggie's names

Roosters & chickens are among my friend's many collections

Spanokapita and brie to start

An incredible house filled with collections

I find something new every visit

Chickens and roosters and lovely chests

I wonder who dusts all this!

Million dollar views of San Francisco

A beautiful bathroom

Too dreary to be outside today

My favorite spot to sit

A houseful of art and music

Lovely pieces from all over the world

Pretty Tiffany lamp

Something beautiful in every corner

A little Lord Ganesha to remind me of India

Another Asian treasure

Small ornaments hanging from branches of wood

Comfy seat

Sweet Ranger

Don't remember her name

Mark has a lap dog

The sweetest dog ever!

Looks like she should be in the Ididarod!

Much of the night, she stayed on the couch next to me....nice heater!

This is a Japanese breed of which I'd never heard

Look at those blue eyes

Preparing a take home "people" bag