We put him in the shade to keep cool, and he gladly played with the grass and amused himself. Grass was new to him, as was the heat.

meanwhile, we walked, talked, relaxed.

Over the fence, the horses grazed

the bird sang

It was a much more calm relaxing moment than I could ever have imagined.

Following the torrential rain and rushed farewells of the few days earlier,

this was a beautiful moment to say goodbye.