Work and Play

Today I went off in search of my Bald Eagle from a different vantage point.  No sighting today though.  But the scene unfolded from the one of the park/camping areas that sits above the marsh.  I was on an area that sat up about 10 feet above the water.  It's an abrupt drop, very nearly vertical with a wooden fence protecting the sightseer from dropping unintended to the small beach below.  I was standing there looking far off to the distant trees when I heard a rustling in the leaves that was really close.  As I listened closer, it sounded like it was right in front of me.

So, I leaned over the fence railing to see my new buddy.  You may recognize the former celebrity from Caddy Shack - the Gopher.  He's simply known as the Ground Hog down here in Southern Maryland, just trying to keep a low profile.

He scampered away then stopped and looked back..  Since his eye sight is pretty poor, I think he was just thinking.. "I know you're up there."  Then he ran on home.

As I looked up from watching my departing friend, I noticed the two boats in the top photo.  I was struck by the contrast as someone was working hard earning a living from the water's, while the other was hard at play in the sailboat.



So another quick adventure ends, and the search for beauty (and the beast?) continues.


Brian