Wednesday 9/19

Well, we were supposed to go the play in Creede tonight, but... We left at 6pm and the play, Lance (our fearless leader) thought, started at 7:30pm. However, it actually started at 7, which may not seem like a problem, but Creede is a good 1 to 1-1/2 hours away. We pulled over in the neighboring tow n of Monte Vista where Lance decided there was no way that we were going to make it and we should just stop trying. So, instead, we went to the Monte Vista Nature Reserve. It is a wetland area. Jeremy had been through on afternoon and said all he saw were ducks, but tonight we saw quite a few things. We saw the sand hill cranes that migrate between Idaho and New Mexico. They are not white, like I picture cranes, but gray in color. It was so beautiful to watch them land with the sunsetting in the background. If I had my camera, I would have a picture to show you. In addition, we saw a skunk waddling right toward us! Lucky for us, he veered off the path before reaching our posse of people. We also saw an elk running through the field. It was a good experience, and I think we'll go back to see more of the cranes. After this adventure, Lance took us volunteers (La Puente and MVS) out to eat at Ninos Mexican Restaurant. It was good to just eat and fellowship with others. For those worried about us not seeing the play, we can still go on Saturday for the matinee at 2pm. I think that David and Claire are already busy with work, but we'll see what we decide to do.