Happy Sunday, everyone! Here at the sanctuary, it is cloudy and in the low 50’s (before adding in the *aggressive* wind that hits every spring). This means that it has been the perfect day for some much needed R&R… and the chimps have been vibing. Us humans have been enjoying it too – the last few weeks have been so busy, with the integration of the 9 and Negra’s procedure, that we have all been operating under some level of stress.
Today, though, both humans and chimps seem content to go through the day calmly and intentionally. We have been checking things off our daily tasks while the chimps enjoy time together or with the staff. It has been so nice to walk through the chimp house and hear breathy laughter coming from some of the chimps playing or teeth clacking from some serious grooming sessions (looking at you, Willy B). It seems that we all needed some R&R and we are more than happy to soak it in!
Lucky taking a moment for herself in the Oakwood Greenhouse this afternoon. Her brother, Cy, was nearby and they seemed to just be enjoying each others company.
Willy B (read: Chaos Coordinator) about to catch some shut eye after lunch in the Front Rooms.
Terry enjoying a quiet moment in the Oakwood Greenhouse after breakfast. That floof is something else!
Cy watching Terry as Terry watched me take pictures of him (Terry)… make sense?
Burrito taking a nap in-between play sessions.
Annie enjoying the quiet in the warmth of the greenhouse.
Negra is still healing up great and enjoying her mini-staycation, complete with movies on demand, food puzzles, and dancing caregivers.
BONUS PHOTO: Dora from the other day- not in rest or relaxation mode- but in full play mode. The photo from my phone is a bit grainy, but I thought the moment between her and the slinky was too great not to share.
Hope you are able to have some rest and relaxation today, too!
(And knock on wood… I don’t want to jinx the quiet chimp house. 🙂 )
