March 16, 2009 12:31:20
Posted By Alicia
Last month I went on the first real vacation I've had in years, what fun! It was 7 days of sheer bliss on a ship to the Mexican Riviera, and let me tell you, I didn't want to get off! I simply cannot even put into words how fabulous it was! It was fantastic to get away from work/computer/emails/phone and just watch the waves go by. The sunrises and sunsets were beyond spectacular! I've never been on a cruise, so it was quite an amazing experience!

 

sunset


Here I am during the "Muster Drill" when we all had to try on our life vests and learn the safety drill. I'm happy to report that I did not need to use the life vest - and we didn't hit any icebergs either. ;)

 

me

 

One of the highlights of my holiday was the time spent in Puerto Vallarta visiting with the free flighted Military Macaws and Half Moon Conures on a beautiful island paradise called "The Hideaway at Las Caletas". Maybe if I happen to become a billionaire someday I can buy the island and retire there...well, I can dream. :)

 

macaw pair 

It was thrilling to see such happy birds in a natural environment. They do go into cages at night for protection, but are free to fly around the island during day, where they have an abundance of branches to destroy, as well as typical bird toys at the main interactive area.

 

macaws


There were about 20 majestic Military Macaws at the island, and you could hear them everywhere - as those of you with macaws in your home know, they are LOUD! I enjoyed holding one and interacting a bit, he was trained to take treats out of your mouth!

 

closeup

 

My blog is out of space for this entry, so will continue with the rest of the photos in a separate post, so scroll above!
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Categories: parrots, birds, wildlife, photos, macaws, conures, Military macaw, vacation, Mexico
 
2 Comment(s):
Alicia said...
Thanks so much Morgan! It really was an incredible experience.
April 20, 2009 04:27:03
 
Morgan said...
Awesome photos! Would love to see Macaws in their natural habitat. Wonderful to see they are protected and cared for!
March 19, 2009 04:37:37
 
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