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When up in the mountains of Pennsylvania, you don't expect to stumble into a climate more commonly found in the rain forests of the Caribbean or Central America. But, as soon as we hit the hiking trails at Bushkill Falls, the pleasant 75 degree August day turned tropical, fed by the moisture from a series of 8 waterfalls. I'd hate to be there when the temps are in the 80s or higher.
The "trails" at Bushkill are a series of wooden walkways that line the sides of the waterfalls and bridges that cross them. The stairs that take you from the upper to lower falls are very steep. But, the close up views of the falls make it worth it. Well, until you have to climb back up them on the other side. Then, it's helpful to be part mountain goat--particularly when you have to climb over slippery exposed roots in the few areas where there are dirt paths.
I hope to go back this fall. I suspect that the falls will be really gorgeous once the leaves start to change. But, I leave you with one more picture of the stream that eventually because the roaring falls above.
One more Amur tiger kept a close eye on us at the zoo Monday.
Monday, my sister Sara and I took a trip to the zoo on one of her last days before leaving for the Peace Corps. Despite being a fairly warm and humid day, the animals didn't disappoint. While some slumbered away in the summer heat, others let their personalities out on display. At times you wondered who was really watching who.
This orangatan stared at me with a bored insouciance as he sat in a shady spot next to the wall.
This Amur Tiger was barely contained violence as he prowled through one of the water holes. I couldn't help but think the tiger was mentally licking its lips while it tried to decide which one of us to eat first.
Then, of course, there were the ones that were just over it all. Even the King of the Jungle needs a nap sometimes.
This gorilla is the zoo's "thinker".
This golden lion tamarind held on tightly as he surveyed the gathering crowd in front of him.
When the giraffes weren't eating leaves, they were strolling around their paddock posing for us.
For the most part, the penguins were trying to get relief from the heat by swimming through the water; but, periodically, they would pop up on the bank.
This penguin liked to sit next to the glass so the little kids could get right up next to him.
Finally, this red panda looked so cute and cuddly, I wanted to take it home.
When up in the mountains of Pennsylvania, you don't expect to stumble into a climate more commonly found in the rain forests of the Caribbean or Central America. But, as soon as we hit the hiking trails at Bushkill Falls, the pleasant 75 degree August day turned tropical, fed by the moisture from a series of 8 waterfalls. I'd hate to be there when the temps are in the 80s or higher.
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