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Sorry for the hiatus from flickr .... away for work for a week or so, but now I'm back - just in time for Hump Day. Thought I would kick it off with a double dose - because I missed last week's Hump Day post and mainly because I'm REALLY excited about the week being more than halfway over!
This shot was from our most recent trip to Katmai National Park - specifically to Kuliak Bay. This cute little pair of young cubs were such a joy to watch for us. They were still in that "I'm not so sure about what these people are doing here" stage. At first, they would check us out with total interest and inquisitive looks. When their mom would begin to approach in our direction, they would follow along cautiously - trying to make the other take the lead. At first, they would walk with purpose and not look directly at us. All of a sudden, you could tell when they finally made eye contact, because they would stop for a second and then continue on more timidly until they passed us, at which point they would then scurry along. LOL. So fun to observe. Mom never seemed bother with their close proximity to us, as we stood still with delight as they paraded by.
Mom would be chasing after the salmon in the river's stream, as they would play on the sandy shore nearby. Once in awhile, they would rush to her side, and try to get a few tidbits of the leftover salmon.
I distinctly remember at one point I did get concerned for them. See, mom and her cubs emerged out of the grasses and she took them on the trail ledge above us. She then came down near the falls and began fishing as the salmon were making their way inland. They were afraid of coming near us, so they turned around and sought higher ground.... after which we didn't see any trace of them. Shortly thereafter, another adult bear came down to fish in their mom's fishing hole and she chased it off up the banks. All of a sudden, we heard the cubs screaming out for what must have been 5 minutes! Of course, I was beside myself thinking that the other bear did them harm, but our guide reassured us, that if it did, it (i.e. the screaming) would have ended long before 5 minutes.... which calmed me down quite a bit, though I wasn't convinced. Then we got the call that we had to leave for the day.... I was torn .... I had to be more sure that they were OK. Finally, I readjusted my gear and looked above me and saw .... berries or flowers or something above me, so I stopped to investigate. You know how things happen for a reason? Well, at the same time, I spotted the 2 young cubs perched high up in a treetop - safe and sound. Smart little buggers, I say. :-) So, life was good again - for them and for me.
Absolutely cannot wait to get back to see these wonderful bears!
Thanks for your patience with my absence and stopping by to view. Really appreciate all of your comments and thoughts shared as well. Will be stopping by trying to catch with all of you as well. In the meanwhile, HAPPY HUMP DAY!
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An Alabama F-16C taxis in front of Ukrainian SU-27s and MIG-29s, on the ramp at Mirgorod Air Base, Ukraine. This aircraft is the first Air National Guard fighter to ever land on Ukrainian soil in preparation for SAFE SKIES 2011, a joint Ukraine, Poland, U.S. aerial exchange event in Ukraine. (U.S. Air Force By Tech. Sgt. Charles Vaughn, 144 FW/PA /released)
With the last raised bed laid out we shared a warm beer and sat admiring our work as the sun set over Croatia.
Just bear with me for a minute whilst I practice with Elements 11 . Not a clue what I am doing but its fun :)
When it all gets a bit stressful we take a stroll on the top plot and marvel at the carpet of spring flowers emerging on the terraces.
Despite having to fill the the rightmost void under the ground floor level the foundations and floor should be completed in a day or so. Watch this space.
Not a rare sight here in China... no helmet, driving with one hand, on the wrong side of the road, bright sun in his eyes and carrying god knows what!!
On Safer Internet Day 2104 and within the framework of the Child Online Protection (COP) Initiative, ITU together with Action Innocence, a non-governmental organisation, working on preserving the integrity and dignity of children on the internet, ITU holds a training session for staff to enable them use tools to keep their children safe online.
© ITU/ M. Jacobson-Gonzalez
Den & I have finally started clearing the last terrace. This area was completely impenetrable a day or so ago.
Having put in a long day unloading materials and tools into the workshop in the pouring rain it was time for the builders to get changed and go home. It was then that the legacy of our former carpenter bit us again. The doors and frame had moved and would no longer shut or lock! So in a furious race against the failing light and now dressed in their civvies they all rallied round, removed the doors, adjusted hinges, shaved edges etc. and re-hung them. I can see I'm going to like working with this team.