so in my attempt to "get out more" and explore singapore, i went to the famous bird park with a couple of church buddies. it was cool, except for the weather.
guess i should start by stating that i am not a bird fan. they are noisy and messy. growing up in so cal, i am mostly familiar with crows and pigeons, both of which i can totally live without! the tropical birds are very different and lends more to the eye, and i might add, to the ears and the scents (stinky in masses). that said, what struck me wasn't their majesty, diversity, and coat of many colors, but the fact that they all poop the same! i felt privileged to witness three very different bird types poop (that alone paid for the admissions charge!). they all had that milky white, watery look, and the projectory of those suckers coming out! the speed and force seemed almost WMD like! the first was a ginormous austrich (sp?), the second an african crane, the third, our awesome bald eagle. what's even more amazing is when they do it soaring through the air! that's talent! i can't even do #1 when i'm distracted sometimes, let alone in motion! (sorry, TMI). just impressive is all. it's like, "i'm walking, and doing my thang and oh, there it is!" - totally effortless!
one of the church buddies asked if i'd rather be a bird or a fish. tough one, it's right up there with "who invented liquid soap and why?" no doubt it's beautiful "under the sea," but there is something about making the sky your dwelling place that seems liberating and heavenly. i also like the idea of always coming up for "big picture." so i guess that would be my answer. ironic considering i don't care much for birds, but love fish (mainly as lunch or dinner).
what's next on my s'pore list? speaking of fish... food... chili crabs sound good! ; )
guess i should start by stating that i am not a bird fan. they are noisy and messy. growing up in so cal, i am mostly familiar with crows and pigeons, both of which i can totally live without! the tropical birds are very different and lends more to the eye, and i might add, to the ears and the scents (stinky in masses). that said, what struck me wasn't their majesty, diversity, and coat of many colors, but the fact that they all poop the same! i felt privileged to witness three very different bird types poop (that alone paid for the admissions charge!). they all had that milky white, watery look, and the projectory of those suckers coming out! the speed and force seemed almost WMD like! the first was a ginormous austrich (sp?), the second an african crane, the third, our awesome bald eagle. what's even more amazing is when they do it soaring through the air! that's talent! i can't even do #1 when i'm distracted sometimes, let alone in motion! (sorry, TMI). just impressive is all. it's like, "i'm walking, and doing my thang and oh, there it is!" - totally effortless!
one of the church buddies asked if i'd rather be a bird or a fish. tough one, it's right up there with "who invented liquid soap and why?" no doubt it's beautiful "under the sea," but there is something about making the sky your dwelling place that seems liberating and heavenly. i also like the idea of always coming up for "big picture." so i guess that would be my answer. ironic considering i don't care much for birds, but love fish (mainly as lunch or dinner).
what's next on my s'pore list? speaking of fish... food... chili crabs sound good! ; )
