Utah - Day 5 - March 1, 2013

Well we awoke and the fog was down to the base.  So we had a choice.  We could hang out and hope the fog lifted or we could say - great trip - let's head to Antelope Island,..... so knowing us....what do you think?

Yep - Antelope Island!!  $31 car and let's go!!

On the way, we stopped at our favorite diner - The Village Inn and had lunch and a slice of pie!!

Then on to the adventure!

Enjoy!
Cheri & John

Cozumel 2012 - Day 2

We went to bed dreaming of the first day of diving only to awake to a stiff North wind and a sinking feeling.  The "Nortes" or "El Norte" are the north winds and they close the port every time.  When they blow in - there is no diving.  We got breakfast ready and watched for boats....no boats appeared and when we could no longer deny the facts - we made a new plan for the day!

After all - the sun was shining and we had our big cameras!  After loading the car with water - sunscreen - cameras - we were off on an adventure!  And what an adventure it turned out to be.

We have always wanted to see different kinds of hummingbirds.  We are often treated to the Ruby Throats in the Northeast.  Another goal has been to see them and get pictures of them in the wild and drinking from flowers.  Jackpot!!

Not only were we treated to this gorgeous little bird....we also saw more wildlife than ever before on this island!  As we were standing watching for the hummingbird a little pig appeared in the bush before Cheri.  After sniffing the air he disappeared back into the bush only to re-emerge and cross the road!

We had a blast!!!

Enjoy!
Cheri & John

Whites Pond, Concord - May 28th part 2

Whites Pond

Feeding young very quickly!

look at my legs!  Yummy!

Ribbit

Heron with their young

Blue Bird

Muskrat

Starling with a snack for her young

The best days nearly always come in half days.  This one was no exception.  After a very successful owl hunt, we came home to work out where "Whites Pond" was located.  We got a fix, packed some more gear and a lunch and headed out.  We found it, got one of the 3 parking spaces and walked in.  We weren't there 3 minutes and the heavens opened.  Luckily John had the foresight to bring an umbrella.

We weren't daunted though.  We came back a few hours later to sunshine and had a marvelous hunt!  Here are a few of the images.

Enjoy!

Cheri & John