It's getting downright autumnal out there, with the leaves on the virginia creeper and grape vines changing. There's a bit of a chill in the air. That was the scene (above) as I walked to work yesterday.
I found this little popsicle stick creature on my way. I have no idea what that's supposed to be. It looks like a poodle with human hands and feet. Or maybe a clown? Anyway, I left it on the sidewalk, in case its creator comes back looking for it.
Oh, and look what arrived!
Woo hoo! I am indeed a citizen and now I can prove it at the airport.
Speaking of traveling, did any of you see the recent news item about an elephant charging a group of tourists in canoes in Botswana? This story hit home with me because, back in 2006, I was in nearly the same situation.
We were canoing in the Okavango Delta when a huge bull elephant began coming toward us. It checked us out, and scared us, but ultimately passed by harmlessly. The video above was taken by a French guy also on the trip -- hence his occasional French commentary. It's dark and grainy because it's 20 years old, and that was the technology then, but you can see me in an adjacent canoe with my friends Jessica and Liz, and you can see how annoyed I look at the end of the clip. That's because our canoe guy took his sweet time getting us out of there!
Anyway, I thought I'd share this because when I saw that news story, it resonated with me.
And now, off to work!
"...an elephant charging a group of tourists in canoes in Botswana"? Until now, I never knew that elephants knew how to paddle canoes. I guess they have to use their trunks to hold the oars. Do they wear life-jackets? Have a fulfilling day at work and don't forget to follow BBW's orders to the letter.
ReplyDeleteWhat a frightening experience. Nature it wonderful to observe, at times from a safe distance.
ReplyDeleteI wondered if that was you. I wouldn't like to be that close to an elephant and not have a planned escape route.
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