As Nature Intended

Day-lefth is a haven of flora and fauna proportions. The hotel we stayed at the first day we arrived is by the canal. The canal is at times filled with this green moss-like substance, which upon close inspection, is algae. At times, it overfloweth the canal, making the canal looks like green glazed floor. It's like scrummy green-swirled candy! My sentiment must be shared by a child who had apparently jumped head-on into the canal the second week we were in town! Also, the smooth surface must made him think it was part of a safe pedestrian crossing, akin to a skating rink perhaps! Luckily, a man jumped in after him.

The ducks, swans and these black squatty birds, which we call water-fowls, are natural to the canal habitat. They are quite breathtaking to watch and swarm to passerbys who have bread and other snacks to offer. The water-fowls are especially noisy and quite aggressive in jostling for the food. The mute swans remain graceful as ever.

Come winter, I wonder if they'd be around for our food-giving ritual. It's therapeutic giving them food. Surprisingly, they make me feel at home in Day-lefth.