We had a really great time on the river cruise.
The dock is about an hour away from our house and we needed to be there by 5pm.
We picked up some sandwiches and cupcakes, (hey, this cruise was Amy's birthday present) and we got there in plenty of time to sit at a picnic table and eat while we watched the crew get the boat ready.
It's a little boat, I thought....
We ate and walked around a little until they were ready for boarding.
I think we got the 2 best seats, there was room for 6 up front in the open.
About 30 maybe inside with large windows and maybe 12 seats out in the open in the back.
Some folks were running late and so, as it happened, a bald eagle flew right by the boat as we were sitting there waiting. I mean, a mature, bald eagle.
Six feet away.
It was unbelievable.
And it flew by and was heading towards down towards the water.
I looked down to grab my camera.
And missed him plucking a pretty big fish from the water.
Why? Why do we all do this?
Instead of just looking and enjoying the moment.
I tried to make it a keepsake, a permanent moment.
And missed the moment.
Oh well.
I will remind myself again to enjoy life in the moment.
It was a great trip.
Breezy and cool.
Lots of wildlife.
Great scenery.
We saw about 10 bald eagles total.
Lots of Osprey
Great Blue Heron
Peregrine falcon
Great Egrets
The cruise.
Peaceful.
Gentle rocking of the boat.
The crew was great.
And the Tree Swallows...
The tree swallows showed up in swarms.
And rained from the sky to roost for the night.
There were oohs and ahhs from everyone, then it changed to awed silence....
It was an amazing experience.
We headed back in, under the moon and the stars.
It was so clear out....
With 4 of us and one of the crew picking out the constellations.
We drove home.
A little bleary eyed.
Well, blurry when you see that last picture :)
Happy Birthday Amy.
I got something right :)
Video......
http://flipagram.com/f/cXbEwu749I
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