Anastamosis

I learned a new word this week. Anastamosis, in a network of streams, is the reconnection of two streams that previously branched out. A good example is the Saskatchewan River in Canada pictured below.

 Mono Lake, in Lee Vining, is my Anastamosis. Last year, I fell in love with Mono Lake. I drank wonderful coffee, ate fresh berry muffins, hiked, horseback rode, visited Bodie Ghost Town,  made a good friend, and studied the Lake. The simplicity of the ecosystem there, and the magnificence of the Lake was overpowering. The Lake and I connected, we went our separate ways, and now we are reconnecting. And, since I am a member of the Mono Lake Committee, I have to go and check up on things officially. So, I will once again stay for three days with the folks at the El Mono Motel and Latte Da Café and have several day adventures including wine tasting at the Tioga Lodge, and a front row view for a Perseids Meteorite Shower. While visiting, I will be canoeing on Mono Lake. I am hopeful that my childhood best friend will be able to come to the Lake and canoe with me, if her schedule will allow. Fingers crossed.