Across Covid America - Tour of National Parks 2020 - Day 27

Day 27

17605 mileage

10:25 A.M.

7316 steps

Yep. You read that time correct. We lounged around until almost 10:30. It was great. Our friend, Lisa, who lives in the area told us about the Natural Bridge Wildlife drive, so we decided to check it out. So glad we did. The 100 year old family owned area is recognized by the Texas Land Heritage Property and has the motto of "African Safari - Texas Style."

There are over 400 acres for you to drive though and spot some of the most incredible exotic creatures. Don't get out of your car. I mean it! And don't you DARE feed any of the animals. There were plenty of park staff out zooming around in their golf carts and they will get you!

We drove around with our handy little guide to the numerous animals that we would see. The area is separated into sections such as Kenyan Preserve and Tatonka Range. Since it was after spring there were a ton of babies hanging out near the mothers. So cute!

You can drive around as many times as you like, but make sure to pay attention to what folks are doing ahead of you, since many of them pull over without warning. Many animals cross the road whenever they please and some come right up to your window. Because of this the speed limit is a leisurely 15 mph and the park suggests that you not pass, however we saw some folks ignoring that part. 

We drove through twice mainly because I wanted to see if the longhorn cattle were any closer than our first drive through (nope) and G wanted to see the zebras again. 

No idea. 

Now our friend Lisa who lives just outside the city always comes and hangs with us whenever she is in Atlanta, I thought it was high time we return the favor. We had been planning our get together since the beginning of the month and I was looking forward to seeing her and meeting her new hubby. 

Wouldn't  you know that Covid-19 would rear its ugly head and change our plans. Walt had been feeling poorly for a few days and decided to get tested. It came back positive for Coronavirus, so we were not able to party HARD. Next time. Lisa promised. 

Something fun to add to 2020 was the Saharan Dust Cloud that came into the city with a fury. Sand from Africa was carried across the Atlantic and up through the Gulf of Mexico to blanket San Antonio.  It was so hazy throughout town that we could hardly see the top of the Tower of Americas. 

What's next? Plague of locusts? Oh, wait, that already happened in Somalia.