Did you know there was a place in Vancouver that you could see owls, eagles and other birds of prey?
That place is O.W.L. and up until a month ago, I didn’t even know it existed. OWL is a non-profit organization specializing in the rehabilitation of birds of prey. The centre opens for visitors on the weekends, where one could see the 20 birds of prey that are permanent residents at the facility.
Palm Springs pleasantly surprised me. I didn’t think I was a desert girl, although for some reason lately, I just felt compelled to go walk through one. I don’t hike in Vancouver, but enthusiastically scaled canyons in California. Whatever the reason on why I was intrigued by palm springs, I’m glad I went.
After a good night’s sleep, I woke up rested, refreshed and famished. For breakfast, I took Judy’s recommendation and walked to the nearby Old Creek House before heading out to Tahquitz Canyon.
The thing I’m learning is that everyone’s idea of “a mile” here is way different. Just like New Yorkers saying, everything’s “five minutes away”, I get the feeling that folks in Palm Springs think a mile is actually a few walkable blocks. But man, are those blocks long!
The only thing that could get me up and at ’em at the ungodly hour of 545am would be a vacation.
Sean dropped me off at the airport and I made my way through security. Note to self: don’t travel on Monday mornings, as it’s the busiest time of the week with the longest wait times.
Once on the plane, it would take less than 3 hours before I’d find myself in sunny, balmy Palm Springs.
Someone tell me if they’ve ever seen a cat sleep in this position? Cuz I’ve had 3 cats before and none of them have ever slept like that, in some sort of half-twist. I mean, his rear legs are facing topside while his front paws are facing down. I think it’s both adorable and strange to see Charlie sleep like this.
And then as he’s slowly waking up, he likes to lie on his back with those bunny feet spread wide open.
My strange little peanut.
A warm laptop proves too irresistible for Charlie to pass up. His second favourite place to sleep.
