Hot summer days have led to beautiful sunset strolls with Jamie this week. It was hot enough last night that most of the chimps stayed up later than usual, sprawled out, waiting for the much anticipated cool evening breeze to come down from the mountains once the sun set.
Jamie:
Annie:
Foxie and Dora:
The sunsets have been brilliant this week and despite being the result of smoke from all the raging wildfires in the state (none of which are a threat to the sanctuary), it’s hard not to appreciate their fiery beauty.
Two of our sweet neighbors were also out for an evening stroll:
We don’t blame Jamie for waiting for the cooler evenings to enjoy walking. It’s a peaceful way to end the long, sweltering days for the humans as well. A welcome time to relax and sink into the soothing night sounds that accompany dusk.
Earlier this week as one of the blazing sunsets turned to embers and the night shadows fell over the hill, Jamie continued walking. Sometimes the chimps appear to be looking at the sky with the same awe that we do.
On the last walk that evening, which was close to 9:00 PM, she seemed to become a bit more apprehensive as the shadows covered the hill and though she couldn’t be enticed to squeeze in one more walk before dark (even with Keri and I both wearing cowboy boots) she decided it was still nice enough to sit in the safety of the raceway to Young’s Hill and take in the view of the valley below as the breeze ruffled her hair.
Eventually, the motion sensor lights came on outside the greenhouse, but still she was content to sit in the doorway as we waited with her. But that’s part of the magic of summer evenings, the cool breeze, the stillness of the night, and relaxing in the company of good friends.
Jackie says
Great pictures!
Dalyce Kowalski says
I love these photos – especially Annie – adorable! Great post – thank you!
Lorraine says
…. really nice…..thank you for giving them a nice life……
Cindy says
very inspired!!
Kathleen says
Oh Katelyn, that was poetic. Amazing photos too. Jamie is now so lucky to live the life she lives at CSNW. How fortunate for her to choose and be allowed to roam to her hearts content. I believe she was sitting in the raceway because tonight is the Perseids meteor shower and she looking for shooting stars to wish upon! ; )
Maggie says
Simply poetic! Thanks so much!
Rosemary says
i love reading all your posts as well as seeing all my great friends.
It was very calming reading this post.
Thank you for all you & crew do for these sweet chimps.
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Francoise says
Wonderful!! What a lovely day they had. Better than mine for sure!
It makes me curious about the lives they lead indoors, as in how much room they have. Obviously it is much much more than they ever had at any lab but what is the size of the chimps’ interior living space? Just like when I think of my nieces’ or nephews’ apartments, I like to picture where they live, what kind of space they are in when you describe all their activities. It’s hard to tell completely from photos.
qcheryl says
So nice that the chimpanzees are surrounded by such natural beauty. I love the sunset photo…I see a dragon!