On the edge of the wild

Day 1597 - at night you can hear the jackals howling in the valley that is part of the natural reserve bordering my house. This afternoon I looked over there and saw a female jackal with at least six pups. It was amazing to sit on the third floor porch in a big city and view about 200 feet from me a family of jackals. I watched the frolocking for a long time. It was fascinating. This city is exemplary for its coexistence, apparently not only between people but also a very interesting one with nature. I loved this house on first sight, but I sure didn't realize then how very special is its location. I am living on the border between civilization and nature in this little piece of heaven. How lucky one can be.