During our last days in NC, we have spent time with Barry and Karen hiking waterfalls, getting pedicures and eating at fabulous restaurants that we will dearly miss in China. After a good Thomas family time we headed for to the Lake to retreat with the Cress'. Only 40 miles away from busy Raleigh but once at the house, on the porch or down by the dock it feel like you are millions of miles away.
The picture above shows the view from the porch. If you stand outside, you will see the birds moving from tree to tree, baby frogs leaping and deer boldly moving around. We have seen 2 buck in velvet antlers, 6 doe and 1 baby with spots. Yesterday, we took the boat out for a cruise to "the big island" or in my family "the cress island." Upon our arrival, about 5 feet in front of the boat there were 2 bald eagles snacking on their fresh catch - a 5 pound strip bass that they left for us on the sand. We napped on the island the sun chasing us out from shaded spot to shaded spot. Eating a picnic lunch on the water and having our fill of sunshine, we cruised back to the house. As mom and I headed out for a couple errands, she took me to the spot where a Golden Eagle lives. Sure enough, he was majestically perched up in the tree. I am planning on returning later today... hopfully a pictures of these amazing creatures to follow.
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