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The Valley of the Antelope II: Flora and Fauna
After our visit to the Feline Conservation Center and a quick pit stop for a drink, we headed out to the main attraction, the Antelope Valley Poppy Reserve. Good rains have resulted in a banner year for flowers, so we were looking forward to a spectacular display. On the road to the poppies, we were treated to a display of yet another kind: SHEEP! Sheep! Eating! Lots of sheep! The shepherd tending his flock: this fellow didn’t speak any English, but seemed amused by all the tourists pulling over to take pictures of the sheep. The dogs just kept watch. VERY exciting. Hard as it was to leave, we had come to see flowers so we pressed on. The display was pretty spectacular. Glorious fields of orange and gold, set on fire by afternoon sun. We spent an hour or so walking the trails and taking in the splendor of it all. Absolutely fantastic. Next up: a brief respite, then home…
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