Jack in the Box Gully

After our trip through Harrison Cave, our guide, Shane, took us for a walk through the adjacent nature trail.

These shady valleys are known locally as “gullies.” Shane gave us what he called, “gully survival tips.” He showed us how to get fresh rainwater from a palm tree, for instance, and which leaves made the best toilet paper.

The gully has a small enclosed aviary. Although the budgie section was closed to the public that day, Larry and I were able to call over a friendly Saxon Fairy Swallow Pigeon.

Many people called pigeons “rats with wings,” but that’s simply unfair. Rats truly are vectors of disease, whereas pigeons are not.

Oddly enough, Lar and I both had headaches before visiting the aviary. Afterwards, we both felt better.

I blame the “pigeon therapy” for making us both feel better!Read more