A Trip To The Zoo

I've always had an uncomfortable relationship with zoos. Seeing animals moping around their inappropriately sized enclosures and being gawped at by the latest wave of people has always brought back memories akin to a Victorian freak show for me.

However, nowadays, zoos have somewhat reinvented themselves as they are now at the forefront of attempts to preserve biodiversity and maintain the existence of threatened species. What  was once a situation that bordered on animal cruelty, now is a desperate attempt to prevent these beautiful creatures from being extinguished forever.

( Piccies inside :-) )

It was a perfect way to end my trip to Portugal and it was great seeing Daisuke. Leaving him at the taxi rank near the boat station on Friday morning was tough. The hospitality of both himself and his family was second to none and I had an amazing few days in Portugal with him. I also think I turned him slightly mad as he kept calling himself "The Duckiehusky" and quacking for most of the Thursday. I genuinely think that he thinks he is now a duck. Ho hum *whistles nonchelantly*.

It was great seeing you hun and I hope you can visit the UK real soon. Thanks for everything *hugs*

A Trip To The Zoo

I've always had an uncomfortable relationship with zoos. Seeing animals moping around their inappropriately sized enclosures and being gawped at by the latest wave of people has always brought back memories akin to a Victorian freak show for me.

However, nowadays, zoos have somewhat reinvented themselves as they are now at the forefront of attempts to preserve biodiversity and maintain the existence of threatened species. What  was once a situation that bordered on animal cruelty, now is a desperate attempt to prevent these beautiful creatures from being extinguished forever.

( Piccies inside :-) )

It was a perfect way to end my trip to Portugal and it was great seeing Daisuke. Leaving him at the taxi rank near the boat station on Friday morning was tough. The hospitality of both himself and his family was second to none and I had an amazing few days in Portugal with him. I also think I turned him slightly mad as he kept calling himself "The Duckiehusky" and quacking for most of the Thursday. I genuinely think that he thinks he is now a duck. Ho hum *whistles nonchelantly*.

It was great seeing you hun and I hope you can visit the UK real soon. Thanks for everything *hugs*