We had a quick breakfast and made it to the Museum by about 8:45. What a difference in crowds!! A tour was beginning at 9:00, so we decided to go along with the docent, who took us through about 2/3 of the 1 mile main trail. We were pleased with how much we already knew about what we were seeing, but also learned some new things. The “museum” is actually as much a zoo, with wonderful displays of animals in their native habitat. Since so many desert animals are nocturnal to escape the heat, they have several areas where the viewing areas are both above and below ground, with glass windows so you can see the animals in either part. The docent ended her tour at 10:30 so we could attend the “Raptor Free-Flight” demonstration, which was fascinating. We then went through the half mile desert trail and the remainder of the main trail on our own. We got to the theater just in time for the 12:15 live demonstration and talk about Gila lizards and rattle snakes—both very informative! We ended by going through the hummingbird and other pollinator exhibits and left the museum about 1:45. We had toyed with the idea of driving to Pitt’s Peak to see the observatory today. But instead we went back to the campground to enjoy lunch there, get some things done and just be leisurely for once. We want to wash the truck and some laundry, and have some time on the internet so we’ll do that this evening and begin to pack-up to leave Tucson tomorrow morning. It would have been nice to spend a bit more time here but we need to travel on to Phoenix. For those of you who know me well, you’ll know what I mean when I say my Chaco tan is back!
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