Today we took a little walk.
Yes, Mary asked me if I would venture on a little excursion out to Bulls Island today. There were two naturalists to guide our tour, she told me. We would surely see lots of wildlife…. she said. Bulls Island is part of Cape Romain, and is touted for being a rare federal Class 1 Wilderness.
Ok. Sure. The NFL Playoffs weren’t going to start until 4 p.m.
So I packed my heaviest pack. Yep. I filled the darn thing with bricks. And grabbed my heaviest camera. I put on ankle weights…. and strapped on a ball and chain. And off we went.
On the 40 minute ferry boat ride out to the island, I was presented with the news that we were in for a 16 mile walk.
Ok. Sure. As we established last night…. “there is something terribly wrong with me.”
Yet. It was a beautiful day. And I perceive myself as being in pretty decent shape. I thought it would all be good.
So we disembarked and started walking.
You begin to wonder what kind of day it is going to be… .. … when the first stop they take us to… is a graveyard. Is this some kind of warning? Foreshadowing? I mean. Don’t stop and show us this place…. for crying out loud.
Oh. And then……. We walked and we walked. We walked here, and then we walked there. People in the group began chanting… “Someone save us. Someone save us.” We forged ahead.
Yet, there were a few really good wildlife sightings.
A bald eagle.
Lots of beach.
Lots more beach.
Reptilian Dudes everywhere.
My Dad taught me never to smile at a crocodile. Good thing these were alligators. I smiled, grinned, and kahooted at them. Friendly fellas.
And more beach. More forests. More walking. We ran out of day to do the full 16 miles. We had to make it back before the last ferry of the day pulled out. So by my GPS estimation… we hiked about 13 miles.
I learned a lot of very cool things today. Like…. Roller Derby girls are tough. And…. there are no bulls on Bulls Island.
But at the end of the day, we decided that was enough walking. And, thankfully…. .. … we took a cold boat ride home. A cold…. but very good, boat ride home.
Can’t wait to see more of your pics from Bulls Island, definitely a lot of walking. I told someone it wasn’t a nature walk, it was a fitness hike THROUGH nature 🙂
Wish I had been able to slow down and see more and get a few more shots. Us amateurs have to luck into that great capture, run-and-gun lowers my chances! Lots of opportunities out there.
Hope one of the shots I took of you two was acceptable.
Hi Marc,
The photos turned out great! Thanks so much for taking the time to shoot us.
Hope to see you again soon,
Polly
Oh, it wasn’t that bad… at least there were no mosquitos. Your photographs are incredible!
Ronnie,
It was a very good day, and great to meet you! Thanks for sharing your comments here, and for your kind words.
Hope to see you again soon,
Polly