Went hiking in Lake Lansing Park North!! It was refreshing after sitting and writing all day every day for weeks! The park was full of green and looked very different from the park we went to during mid winter, when everything was covered by snow.
Now in July with rain and vegetation, swamps are formed here and there, and many mosquitos and bugs welcome you. But it feels great to be surrounded by nature, take some fresh air, and catch up with friends. An hour did not feel long at all. So grateful to these parks and wonderful company.
We went to an ice cream shop near the lake, too. Dark cherry ice cream (with no added sugar!) was delicious after a hike in hot and humid weather.
We were happily surprised by a couple with two yellow-crested cockatoos. They the cockatoos are 65 and 21 years old! I couldn't believe it, but it makes sense; some cockatoos live really a long life. They are very friendly and said "Hello!". They are chatty and they sing, too. It was a fun encounter! Other customers at the shop were also introduced to the cockatoos and were amazed. The one named Jasmine was really friendly and got on people's arms and shoulders. So cute!!
I was wondering how come they don't fly away without a leash, then noticed that they don't have feather around their wings. It was probably removed so that they can't fly. It was a cruel fact that I had wish weren't true.. But how is it different from putting a leash to a dog's neck, or dehorning a cattle? Hmm..
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