Welcome to my blog. I'm very new to this (as my daughter, Jigsha, will attest), but she encouraged me to start this blog as a way to let more guests learn about Rustic Motel and also let readers around the world learn about life operating an independent motel.

It's been a busy weekend. My family from all over the United States were here to celebrate my grand-nephew's birthday. It was good to see the family all again. We all live so far apart so it's hard to get together frequently. The visit, while brief, was filled with cake, and braiis (known as barbeques in the U.S.), and just good family time.

Most of the family left today and my son, daughter-in-law and daughter leave tomorrow. The house and motel will be quiet then.