We are in the middle of our second heatwave of the season and the chimpanzees are spending much of their time in the cooler chimp house. (With the exception of Jamie who just returned from her third perimeter walk of the day and is currently on her fourth). I recently found Foxie and Dora lounging in the greenhouse, enjoying the breeze:
Usually the second that Foxie sees us she makes a beeline to us to pass us her troll or Dora doll and start a game of chase. But it’s just too hot for such shenanigans. So we sat for quite awhile just gazing at each other and giving the occasional head nod:
Those friendships in which you can just spend time with one other without saying or doing anything are pretty great. It is no small gift.
It’s been so hot! This is the times I miss the rain and the snow. I love the snow. I cannot help it, I just do.
Katelyn, you are so lucky! I can’t think of anything finer then head nod from a dear friend on a hot steamy day. Makes it all worthwhile. Understanding each other without words — priceless. (Foxie looks so sweet!)
Kathleen, we ARE so fortunate to be able to know and care for these amazing individuals, let alone call them friends. We are so grateful to you, and all of our supporters, for making it possible for the chimpanzees to be in sanctuary and make choices on how to spend their days.
It’s been really hot here in the Seattle-Tacoma area also! I’ll be very glad when it cools down! Twinkle is boarding at Twin Lake Veterinary Hospital where it’s cooler and I miss her. It’s really something that Jamie is so active.
Hi Mary!
Yes, I think we are all having a particularly hot summer this year. It is amazing that Jamie has been largely un-phased by the heat, at least when it comes to her walks. But I think this may be the reason she has been choosing to stay out late many evenings so she can enjoy walks when it’s cooler as well. Hope Twinkle is enjoying her mini vacation. 🙂
sounds like a marriage!