We got lonesome for the eastern time zone, so we hit the eject button and got on the interstate. We’re here in Van Horn.
390 miles and two time zones away. Back in Texas.
Time Zones
Night Birds
Last night we spent the evening in Madera Canyon listening for owls as the sun went down and it got dark. It was spectacular. First, the Mexican Whip-poor-will started up. Then we heard an elf owl. Then several elf owls. Then a western screech owl. Then a whiskered screech owl. And finally, a northern pygmy owl.
It was a very good night bird night.
Today, we drove a hundred miles.
And today
We’re here!
We’ve begun our trip home. We’re as far as Green Valley, AZ. Right close to Madera Canyon, which is cool and nice, and the camping is full for the Memorial Day Weekend. The temperature in Green Valley is triple digits. We’re in a hotel.
Another crowd gathers
Now it’s Ayla’s day.
A graduation from kindergarten to first grade. Now to pick her out of all the kids.
There she is.
The graduates provided the entertainment. There was singing and dancing.
…and happy people.
Austin’s Moment
A huge crowd.
Austin in there somewhere. There he is!
Looking for mom and dad.
And now he’s spotted us!
Speeches. Applause. Laughter. The choir, orchestra, and band. Names called out.
Almost there.
Austin Taylor.
It is his moment.
We are all very proud of him.
