Since I last posted about the trip we have done more hiking, I finished the two crochet shawls and we visited the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum. The hikes were in Saguaro East National Park and Ventana Canyon. In the park we hiked the Cactus Forest Trail to the Lime Falls. The Ventana Canyon Trail is right out the back door of the condo. I didn't take any photos of the Desert Museum yesterday because I decided to just enjoy the day. The days are really warming up so after a morning walk today, we plan to spent the day poolside before going to a local concert this evening. But the highlight of the past few days was a Haws Walk at Sky Island Falconry. I got the idea to look for a falconry experience from the Nate Romanowski character in the Joe Pickett books. I was reading one around December and that sent me on a search to find Sky Island. Everyone had a blast and our guide was actually named Nate! The Harris's Hawk with us is named Nix. Most of the time was spent watching her hunt and following her through the desert trying to flush jackrabbits for her. But at the end we all got to hold her several times. It was so much fun to get to see her up close and personal. At one point during the hunt she landed on the head of one of our friends. If only we could have gotten cameras out fast enough to get a photo! The bird is very gentle and Laura didn't even get a scratch. The day ended with a beautiful sunset.
As I said in the beginning, I did finish the two shawls but I keep forgetting to take photos in daylight. I will try to get those taken today. I took a few days off from crochet to give my hands a rest but I might start a different shawl today.
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patty
2/3/2025 07:27:51 am
What a magnificent bird!
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Gene Black
2/3/2025 07:47:38 am
I would have to pass on the falconry adventure. I have a fear of birds flying at me. It that one landed on my head, it would be disastrous.
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Mary Anne
2/3/2025 01:29:45 pm
Oh wow - that falcon is so beautiful and to think of being able to be that close to her is incredible. Lucky you!!!
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Kristin F
2/3/2025 04:05:22 pm
Wow - what a wonderful vacation you're having! I have never held a hawk - what a fabulous experience! They are such majestic birds. Great photo of you holding him!
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I'm Vicki Welsh and I've been making things as long as I can remember. I used to be a garment maker but transitioned to quilts about 20 years ago. Currently I'm into fabric dyeing, quilting, Zentangle, fabric postcards, fused glass and mosaic. I document my adventures here. Categories
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