Eavesdropping on Wildlife We began our safari to Cades Cove yesterday after breakfast. Wed been promised breath taking scenery, ancient settlers cabins and an up close and personal encounter with the native wildlife. The first two were accurate, but our wildlife experience consisted of three crows sitings and two bored, though impressive bucks, who leisurely crossed the road between bumper to bumper traffic with an expression on his face that clearly read, Come on, hit me, one of you idiots. Speed zones are only suggestions and youll be putting me out of this misery of being gawked at and photographed from dawn till dusk. As his companion followed him I could imagine him saying,Now, now, Donald. Feeling suicidal again? Get over it! Weve had this discussion and we agreed that the one thing you cannot fix is the human animals fascination with all things vacation. These good people are our guests and we did draw the short straw this morning at the wildlifes daily Quick, Before They Come meeting, so it is our turn to dazzle at least every four hundredth vehicle. Donald lowered his rack in shame, then sprinted back among the trees where I imagined hed grudgingly stowed his minivan, car, and four wheel drive counter. The scenery WAS lovely, but the wildlife, who apparently was in possession of a higher level of intelligence than any of us behind the wheel, had apparently sought refuge out of sight. I giggled aloud as I envisioned a black bear and his Elk companion conversing while watching us thru binoculars. Theyre back! Ely the Elk announces. Dammit, responds Barney the bear, Theyve been at it since daylight. I am so glad we didnt draw the short straw this morning. Quiet right, agrees Ely using his best British accent. One of these days, says Barney, I think Ill really excite them by shimmying up one of those trees over there that branches out across the road. What for? asks Ely, an aerial view? Its not like they ever look up, you know. Too busy watching the car bumper ahead of them to insure theres no fender bender that might increase their premiums to take notice of you. Ah, laughs Barney, That, my friend, is just the point! I havent gotten to the best part of my plan! Ill leave Barneys intentions to your imagination.~KB
Posted on: Sat, 27 Dec 2014 11:36:26 +0000
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