Lovely Maturos

For the past few weeks, Tyler’s friend Maturos has been staying with us. We adore her!
Here are just a few of the reasons why:

The way she compares all of our Canadian wildlife to elephants. For example, when seeing a little sparrow playing in the dust, she will say “very similar to our elephants back home in Thailand”. The elephant comparison also applies to raccoons, bears, beavers, moose and cougars. It is very charming.

Her willingness to eat anything. The Ryan’s have food issues. Tom is lactose intolerant - I’m a vegetarian - and don’t even ask about all of things Tyler refuses to eat. How wonderful to meet someone with no food hang-ups!

Her amazement at all of the crows that are living in Canada. Apparently they are scarce in Thailand - which is a good thing, as they believe if a crow flies over your house, someone you know will die. Thank god it doesn’t apply here - otherwise we’re screwed.

Her excellent pug Karma. Tex - who usually has to be wooed when meeting strangers – immediately sit in her lap and didn’t move for three weeks.

Her total lack of awareness that she is beautiful.

The fact that she said being in Canada made her feel tiny. Evidently she is something of an Amazon Woman back home.

Seeing our home through her eyes. She couldn’t believe all of the trees and saw snow for the first time in her life.

Her constant wonder at being able to walk in a place with no polution.

Her firm belief that everyone in Canada has a dog – and disbelief that we actually are expected to “poop and scoop”.

Her wisdom and grace.

This morning Maturos left for Toronto, we hope to see her when she makes her way back West. Mi Casa es tu Casa.