Tuesday, December 14, 2010

Dead Doe Redemption, Part 2: Isla Verde

The first couple of days Charlie was busy with clients.  And rain.  And clients in the rain.  Retrieving client's deer in the rain.  In the dark, and rain.

Vyki's hospitality was awesome as she kept us fed and supplied during this time.  We entertained ourselves by tagging along with our friend Shaun, who took us on a nice walk overland up and over the 1000 ft. summit of Eagle's Nest.  I thought my heart was going to explode, as we covered more topography than exists in all FLA in about 10 minutes.  But we made it with a great overcast view.  The above-mentioned rains had given a lush, green feel to the island that I had not seen before on my summer visits.  We even spotted a rare shrike, according to our guide.

 
Fall color on a desert island.
Later that afternoon, Shaun took us down to Little Harbor to collect fresh seawater for the aquarium at the bunkhouse.  It was an extreme low tide, and the sights were amazing.

I finally understand Sigmund and the Sea Monsters.
From the overlook south of Shark Harbor/Little Harbor.

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