Dispatches from Lake Cowichan - Cow Cafe Encounter

This is Michelle, who works at the Cow Cafe for dinner. It’s a cool funky spot, warm light and a Cheers-like atmosphere. Peoples’ chatter and laughter are the soundtrack.

As we paid our bill, Michelle asked where we’re from, and we explained that we’re doing a Voices of Nature program at Palsson school. “Oh yeah, my son is in it. Connor is in grade one. I’m coming to the concert on Thursday night. It’s the first time I’ve ever been to a kids’ concert!”

Beside me a deep voice says, “And this ain’t no Jingle Bells at a Christmas concert.” Kevin…the man in black.

“Please tell Connor, Kevin and Holly say hi.” I say.

Michelle whips out a pen; “I’ve got to write down your names!”

As we walk back to the Riverside Inn I reflect that her boy is six and we’ve had the pandemic and no school concerts for three years.

Palsson Elementary Google Site Page