TN Day 2 – Birds, Anakeesta, and Bears – The Adventures of the Cajunlimeys

I spent a relaxed morning photographing birds while waiting for fine breakfast tacos from Bailey and Jett.

A Mourning Dove enjoyed our telegraph wire.

This Northern Flicker was rather elusive, but a splash of red on the back of his neck caught my eye.

The Mourning Doves cooperated with the photographer

Then the vulture swooped by, never landing as he soared circles continuously while looking for, but not finding some carrion for breakfast.

The next door’s sign made us hopeful for a sighting, while we locked more than just our car doors.

Then it was off to Anakeesta. It is a low-key theme park on the top of a hill with great views. There are lots of rope walks and a couple of rides, all of which was fun and relaxing with the great views.

Enjoying the view with the crisp non-Houstonian air

Bailey took the prize for being most excited by the ride.

A tree walk was fun and reminded us of New Zealand, so we will have to return tonight.

We were treated with a bear sighting below the tree walk, though unfortunately he did not climb up and say hello. We saw a couple of others at Anakeesta which is normal as they have 8-9. Though when Bailey visited in early March, she saw none, so perhaps they were hibernating then.

It only takes 2-3 hours to do what we wanted at Anakeesta which gave us time to go back to the house and chill. The pace of this trip is pleasantly slower than normal – I need to let Janet plan them in future! I grilled steaks for dinner, but I was too focused on the task for any photos. Bailey was also focused – on her potato!

But then we were treated by a visitor. We heard something rummaging in the undergrowth and then our visitor came all the way up to the house. I’m guessing he has been fed in the past or could smell the steaks. He hung out for a while without getting a snack before heading up the hill to find the next visitor to beg from.