After a cool day of rains and fresh air yesterday, we are surprised to be in the upper 70’s today (though it somehow feels much, much warmer as we’ve had no chance to get used to the heat yet!). But that’s spring for you. The chimps have been in full lounge mode and since the staff and volunteers can’t exactly lounge, we are definitely in slug mode. Even Jamie has been taking time out on her perimeter walks to sit in the cool tunnel on the hill while staff sweat away in the hot sun waiting for her to resume her walk. Naturally.
Beautiful Jody is known to be the Queen of the Lounge:
But everyone was right there with her today:
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Annie and Jody after breakfast:
Annie:
Jody dozing off next to Annie:
Zzzzzz:
Snoozy Burrito, with Foxie in the background:
All joking aside, I’m sure I don’t have to explain how full our hearts were as we all took a moment to take in the beautiful scene of utterly relaxed and content chimpanzees, lounging in sunlight and fresh air to the sound of birdsong. Between the happy, healthy and thriving chimps and the astounding beauty and wildlife that surrounds their home, we all laugh that it’s a bit like Narnia out here at times. But honestly, it’s not only the true sense of sanctuary here for the chimps, but all beings who find themselves so fortunate to be in this very special place. Thanks to all of you.
Ahhhh, this narrative makes me so relaxed! 🙂 I love all the pictures, but especially the one of Jody in front of “her place”.
Sigh…..Seeing precious Jody peacefully snoozing away made my heart flutter with joy. We had temps hit 89 last Thursday and it clobbered everyone so I know how you all feel today. Nothing to do but chill, sorry you caregivers could’t do the same.
CSNW is a very special and beautiful place physically but thanks to all of the devoted caregivers and volunteers there is beauty beyond what the eye can see.
Perhaps this is the way the chimps would be on a hot sultry day in their natural habitat. Cool in Toronto but lots of sunshine.
What beautiful eyelids Jody and Burrito have, napping through the balm of a warm day.