25/12/2023
'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through Big Bend
The tourists were stirring, some still driving in;
Their rentals were ready, stocked and cleaned with great care,
In hopes that our guests would all love being here;
Our cleaners were back home, all snug in their beds;
While visions of less busy days filled their heads;
Janet in her night gown, and I in my PJs,
Just hoped all our guests would enjoy their stays.
Then my phone started pinging with insistent clatter,
I swiped at the screen to see what was the matter.
Checking my messages, I browsed through them fast,
I read with relief and my worry soon passed.
One guest after another just letting us know,
They’d arrived, were delighted, and all was a go.
They said all was perfect and glad to be here,
Seeing mountains, sunsets, bears, and mule deer.
Making plans for their dining, which places to pick?
I was happy to offer suggestions right quick.
More rapid than Google, my endorsements came,
And they listened, and noted down each one I named:
“Poco y Mas in the morn, Rustic Iron at noon,
La Kiva for dinner, for dessert leave some room.
Check out the galleries, you should visit them all!
Hang out on the porch. You’ll all have a ball.”
As others before they asked about nights,
I told them, “Be sure to check out the dark sky”.
They asked about hikes and they mentioned a few.
I told them of others and shared what I knew.
And then, came an inkling, to suggest something more:
“Visit Boquillas. Their charm and smiles you’ll adore.”
As I made my suggestions, they noted them down.
They said it was great to drop the stresses of town.
We spoke of the parks, the national and state.
They asked which was best. I replied “both are great”.
“What if we get tired?” they asked with dismay.
I suggested scenic drives or porch sitting all day.
“What other adventures are out here”, they queried.
“River trips, horseback, jeep tours, guides, it’s quite varied.”
“What of the whole region, like day trips and such?”
“There’s Alpine, Fort Davis, Marathon, Marfa -so much”.
That’s when their mood seemed to sadden a bit.
They worried it all was just too much to fit.
With only three days, they’d never get all that in.
No worries, I countered, just come back again.
Merry Christmas from Big Bend Vacation Rentals and crew.
It’s our honor and privilege to host each of you.
