Symbiosis

My "kitchen" is a modest counterspace out on the patio, consisting of a single gas burner and sink and nestled among birds of paradise (I think). Perhaps because of its 'out of sight, out of mind' aspect, I tend to let my dirty dishes "soak" for a few days before actually washing them. But that allows nature to take its course. In the above photo, teams of ants are making off with my breakfast leftovers, one cornflake at a time. I think of it as an environmentally-friendly pre-wash.