Signs of spring

We recently visited the Frontier Culture Museum, in hopes of seeing a sheep shearing demonstration. While that was unfortunately postponed, we still had a great time being greeted around every corner...

"Herro."

"Allo!" "G'day!"

"We sleepin'. Being a few days old is sah-WEET."

"I'll be more mobile when I'm more proportional. Until then, my plan is lots of sleeping, interrupted by awkward moments of trying to stand up and figure out where my back legs go."

"Nom nom nom..."

"Nom nom...huh? Oh, my..."

"Forgive me - I didn't see you there. Can I offer you some dirt? Or straw?"

You had me at "giant turtle"

This is a long-overdue post, but it's about something inherently cool. A few months ago, we took a day trip up to the Luray Zoo in Luray, Virginia. Rather than being a zoo in the traditional sense, the Luray Zoo is a rescue for animals that are not being treated well, are illegal to keep as pets, or whose owners can simply no longer care for them. It was quite a drive to a remote little town, but it was worth it! Animals not pictured below include giant snakes, vultures, and an alligator turtle donated by Steve Irwin.