It's a running joke with my family and closest friends how I look/act when I first wake up or if I am made to wake up when I don't want to. And, it's even worse, if coffee is not within very quick reach of my hands. This is me before I got the coffee in. It gives you a little idea. I hope you can see my face, because my legs are so white they are putting off a glare.
Once the caffeine started to absorb, we boarded a bus to see the biggest bird aviary in the world! Yay! Y'all know I am the crazy bird lady! Here we are looking too cool for school.
If you look closely, you can see SOMEONE taking a picture of us in the driver's mirror. If you look extra close, you will notice that said driver is not amused.
They had an old typewriter in the aviary. Why? I have no clue. I guess people like to type things about birds from time to time. Like right now! Haha! Ok, that was not funny. Anyway, Will couldn't resist the urge to type out a quick Clemson story. Sigh.
Then, we saw this! Yes, THIS! I mean, SERIOUSLY?! This was supposed to be about birds! Do they feed these to the birds or something? UGH!!!
We got lost a little and ended up in the deepest part of the jungle. I wasn't even scared. Will was. See his face.
We spotted this bird taking a bird bath under a waterfall and I watched him for a long time. He was just about cute. He must have been very dirty, because he took a looooong bath!
Here I am trying to be artistic with photography. "Will, take my picture through this waterfall!"
Ok, so check out the bottom left corner. My friend is still taking a bath with me right there. He wasn't embarassed or anything!
He wanted to get reallllly clean. I mean, he wasn't even playing. This shower was serious business. I named him Sudsy.
Look closely, he's still there!
Next, we had a chance to feed some lorakeets. Will said, and I quote, "I am not getting bird crap in my hair!" Wimp. I was ALL over it. Yes, I want to feed the birds. Here's my quarter, give me a cup of that nectar! Then, um, waaaaaait. You didn't say they were ALL going to attack me! Why are they all on me? There are OTHER people in here!
Ok, breathing, breathing. Not liking the one on my head. He needs to leave. Excuse me, bird, when was your last BM? You need a diaper, a depends, a foley cath perhaps?
Ok, he left my head and left me a nice curl. I guess he's into styling hair. I wonder if he stole some to put in his nest and it's still there right now! Ok, what's up with this one trying to pull the gold things off my shirt, while both my hands are tied up? Helpless.
Ok, I'm down to one bird now. I'm going to try to train him a little. Here he is still trying to bite my ear. They do bite pretty hard, by the way.
Now, we are talking about trust. I am explaining that I can touch his head without hurting him and he is explaining that he will keep his beak on my wrist just in case I do something he doesn't like.
Now, we have really advanced. We are learning the most basic bird command, "Step up!" He learned it quick.
He's getting more comfortable, and I'm getting ready to perform the ultimate birdie comfort tester. If a bird will let you flip him on his back, he trusts you completely. It looks easy in these pictures, but I actually worked with him a while.
And, here we go! Flip! He's calm. I'm letting him know he's ok.
And look at him now! Awwww! Sweetest thing ever! He had his little head tucked in my arm, which means he thinks I am gonna stand there and hold him like that while he sleeps. I didn't want to leave him, but they wouldn't let me take him. Who do they think they are anyway? That's MY bird. Ugh.
After my teary good bye with MY bird, we headed to a place that made me smile! The Hershey store!
Wow, those Kisses sure are heavy! I didn't care. It would be my carry on for the plane! Haha!
If you hug this Kiss, and realize how big his belly is, it makes you want to eat less Kisses!
Decisions, decisions. Which one do you think he chose?
Next, we decided to try on hats and make fools of ourselves. Will went all out with his hat and decided to perform some MJ moves right there in the store.
I really liked this hat. I wonder why I didn't buy it? Now I want it! Checking flights...
Our final dinner was at a restaurant that revolved slowly. Very slowly. But, I still took Dramamine just in case. It allowed for 360 degree panoramic views and it was very nice.
After dinner with the gorgeous views, we headed to watch the fireworks fall side. They were beautiful. I wasn't able to capture a picture to do them justice.
We rested up for our travel home. It was sad to take final pictures in front of the falls.
This is our ride to the airport. Same as when we came in, they cost the same as a cab. This was my first ride in a limo, but I was so exhausted, I'm not sure I fully enjoyed it.
Here's Will messing with stuff. Such a man.
He looks like he is really enjoying the ride here. LOL! If you're wondering what's in the red box, it's those wax hands. We had to bring them as a carry on and Will said not so nice to words to them...a lot.
I fell asleep...on my stomach! I mean, I am seriously glad that I was on my back when he decided to take this. I slept most of the ride actually. Of course, I had my flip flops on. Very classy limo attire.
Will pushing stuff he shouldn't have been pushing. Again, such a man!
And, here we are...at the border. A little nervous as we were asked the same questions as when we entered. But, the funny thing is when the officer asked Will what we bought, Will said some food. We did NOT buy any food. Then I started laughing really hard and it was just a scene. We also had to explain the wax hands. They must be used to seeing them though, because he didn't act as if they were a big deal.
And, finally, back in the good 'ol USA! The End! Phew!
