Friday, January 03, 2014

El Serpentario de La Paz - by Adam

Hello! I am really sorry I couldn't post earlier due to circumstances that stopped me from going on the internet. This time we were on land going to a lizard museum called El Serpentario. The way over there wasn't fun, it was a long walk and we had to dodge around a few dogs.

Once we arrived I had a stomach ache, but inside we found a miniature lake filled with cute turtles with yellow stripes and red blotches on their faces behind a wall.

 

Next, we found multiple multi-colored iguanas that were at least two feet long and a snake-house full of rattlesnakes and some creepy yet cool tarantulas.








After, we found a rehabilitation center with ferocious birds of prey where Allie got to feed one with a thick leather glove on her hand. I was surprised when Allie gave it a gross piece of meat. I wasn't surprised about the birds eating meat, it was only because my sister in a vegetarian.

 Across the way from the birds was an alley where we went into a wire-mesh birdhouse and found a bunny that let us pet it. It's fur was like velvet! Then we found my favorite animal, the cunning fox! It kept gnawing on a chicken leg. In the back we found an angry-looking osprey and an alligator in a little pond. The alligator was submerged the whole time so we couldn't take any pictures.

 On the way out we saw more iguanas, chipmunks, a giant rust-colored tortoise and an owl. Man, what a day! 

      

I really miss all of my friends and if any of you are reading this, tell the rest and possibly comment back.




3 comments:

Anonymous said...

Interesting visit. You should look up the animals you saw on the internet at your next port, learn about where they live, what they eat, how they find food, do they hibernate in winter. So many interesting things to learn about out there. Hope your having fun with your family. Mary Russo

Anonymous said...

The pictures are beautiful (except for the snakes!) What an amazing journey you are on with your family.....it seems like "not a big deal" but these are moments you will treasure forever! Be Safe.....~k

Unknown said...

Dear Adam, It looks like you and your family are having the adventure of your lifetimes, thank you so much for sharing all of your experiences and the amazing pictures with all of us. They are just incredible and I am so happy you all are living your dream. Ethan misses you a lot and cant wait for your return. We cant wait to read your next blog and see the pictures of all the beautiful places you are visiting. Stay safe and continue to enjoy this amazing adventure. Bill, Lupe and Ethan Martin