Back in South TRNP and we had an adventure!! Drove past our turn-off to Cottonwoods Camp Ground where we are camped and headed around a loop in the park to take a scenic tour. We came across about 12 buffalo hanging around a salt lick (strategically place by the rangers!) but as we drove up they turned their backs on us and sauntered away! How rude!! We decided to head back to make dinner and see the rest another time. But it was not to be a quick retreat. Shortly down the road we are halted by about 30 buffalo hanging out on the road. Not in any hurry to be anywhere else!!There were several other cars already surrounded by these huge, HUGE bison. Very excited I grabbed my camera, which I now keep very close by, and started shooting. How fun!! The growling in our stomachs was no match for the heart pounding excitement we were feeling. I was taking shot of this female, who was 8 to 10 feet away from our car and suddenly she made eye contact with me. She stared me down!! I was hanging out the window on the driver's side. Savvy individual that I am, I realized retreating behind a closed window was my best move!! She clearly was saying "Back off Missy or that camera will be mine!" When she turned and left to join the others I opened my window and this GIGANTIC bull was making loud sounds - aggressive and trying to get his herd to get moving!! He'd nudge the smaller stragglers and had a few confrontations with several larger ones. It was all very fun seeing them interact. Once they we all across the road and in the meadow, he was still shouting orders as they strolled leisurely along their way!! We were so happy!! That was GREAT!!
Saw lots of prairie dogs on and around their mounds on the way back to camp. Paid for another 5 nights, so we're here 'til at least the 16th. It'll feel good to stay put for a couple weeks.
Talked to Deanne, Chase is feeling well tonight after a little not feeling well yesterday. Good news. Talked with Sadie today. She called to chat and asked what we were going to see today! so grown up now, Nana. She loved her camping trip with Mama & Papa cause she could run and run and run!! Summer found a cute dog on line in Washington - only 7 hours away!!! Her b'day is tomorrow...13. I can't believe it. Good things are unfolding. She love AU camp and is going back next year to meet up with her new best friend from Massachusetts.
As I walked back from paying for additional nites for our site, I had this feeling, like a little child go thru me - excited, quietly, in disbelief that we are out here and actually doing this. I'm out in nature, as much as I want to be. Ken is so supportive of me going off and having time to myself and doing photography. He's so loving in so many ways. Thanks, God!
I heard a train whistle way off in the back distance...cool.
Ken is so happy out here. Happier than I've seen him in a while.
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