Just dropped them off.  Even though I'll only be in the apartment for
another 2 hours, the apartment feels incredibly empty.  I keep looking
around expecting to see Persia meatloafing on the floor behind me. (sigh)
Oh well, they love Persia and take very good care of her.

They're not really used to birds.  They don't treat birds, but there's an
Avian vet on call if needed.  They're always thrilled to have a colourful
small parrot around!  She chirps her head off when the water runs in the
grooming room.  One time she even had a company since another parrot was
being boarded at the same time :)

Persia yowled when I first put her in the carrier.  That's to be expected.
But surprisingly, she settled down pretty quickly and was just issuing the
occasional quiet "mew" during the drive to the vet.

I'll miss them both, but I'm getting excited about this trip.  I haven't
seen John in a couple of months.  He asked me if I wanted to stay an extra
day.  Of course!  So I changed my return flight and added a night to the
motel stay.

I think the motel where we're staying has a "business center" (or so the web
site claims).  If so, I may be able to check in via Google from time to time
if John decides he wants to paint or take a nap or whatever :)

Jill