I don't recommend trying to eat one. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/barf.gif" alt="" /> But it is the only place and time in the world where you're likely to see ~3,000 wild vultures densely packed together. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif" alt="" />

Oddly, the vulture festival isn't a popular event. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />



I think that, within the context of taking care of I. and K., catching this cold is essentially unavoidable. That's a small price to pay, to take care of loved ones in need.

Hopefully, my cold will be gone by the time I go to the vulture festival. If it's not... well, a cold doesn't seem like such a big deal, after my recent bout of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. For an event as major as the vulture festival, I'll put up with feeling lousy in order to get the job done.

Thanks for the concern.

Cheers,

Mike

P.S. By the way, on the sbject of being careful: I've got some good intel for photo opportunities with some sidewinders and diamondbacks on this trip, too. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />