Chapter 10

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 Starting chapter 10 exhausted. Need to take a break. The closer to the end I get, the steeper the climb, as it were. Just gets harder near the end. I’m having eye surgery consultation later this week. I’m thinking the eye strain is too much for this little pea brain. Everything jumbles together. But so excited this is happening!

Afternoon At The Zoo

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Perfect time to get out to Riverbanks Zoo and Botanical Gardens before the Summer heat sets in. Didn't make the Aquarium or the Penguin house this time. Some videos scattered in the mix here, so be prepared as a couple might be quite loud. Animals make noise for a reason!

Golden-Lion Tamarin


Ring-tailed Lemur marking territory


Tree Kangroo


Meerkat


Meerkat and "Olipahants, Mr. Frodo!"

A Friend to the Bitter End

Galapagos Tortoises



What's the difference between a crocodile and an alligator? 
One you'll see in a while and the other you'll see later!


Turtle Race, 2018. Buckle up!

Hamadryas baboons




 Siamang, marking territory with sound


Walking on the bridge over the Saluda River


Lorikeets wrestling. It's a social thing.

Grizzly Bear. Watched this guy try to tear apart a tree.

Flamigos

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