The weather is going to keep us in Nassau for the day. So, to pass the time, we decided to take a long wall to the Ardastra Gardens and Zoo. It was great fun – the highlights included feeding some Lorry Parrots, watching a Flamingo show and watching a male peacock court his potential bride, who was all dressed in white.
We walked to Ardastra (probably a four mile jaunt), but took the local busses back ($1.25 per person, a bargain) -- only problem, the driver gets to choose the music, and it was LOUD.
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We met these Nassau policemen on the way to the gardens – very British looking (and polite) – you don’t actually see any police dressed like this away from the “Cruise Ship” area in Nassau – the uniforms are for show
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Welcome to the garden and zoo
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Another colorful welcome parked outside the gate
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| Feeding the parrots -- The trainer gave us apple slices to hold and they flew right to us |
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Lorry Parrots are native to Australia and were brought to the Bahamas many years ago
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They were very friendly and, as you can see, would land anywhere on you to get at the apple
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They would leave the apple’s skin and your hand would be full of remnants when they were done
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Flamingos are spectacularly beautiful birds
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It's amazing what they can do with their necks
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This is apparently a comfortable position -- go figure!
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The potential bride -- a lovely peahen
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| Being courted by a manly peacock |
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| Not a great shot, but you can see his display -- he's a courting!! |
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And she was definitely paying attention
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I was a little leery of getting too close to the white macaw – they bite!
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This guy was chattering away -- including "Over Here", "hello" and a misogynistic wolf whistle!
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This guy was the size of a kid's tricycle
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| Catching some rays! |
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