Thanks. That last one of the King Vulture was a cheat. I tried several times to get a good picture of the bird in the enclosure, but the fencing was in the way, and the bird kept moving. So instead I took a picture of the large poster of the bird on the information sign right outside the enclosure. Its similar to this picture of a poster in the Iguassu Falls gift shop, where there was no way for me to get the shot without taking an expensive helicopter ride. However I still wanted to capture the overall view of the falls so I could remember them and explain them to others.

I upholstered this little ottoman yesterday to go with my black & white Southern Living Greek key bedroom duvet cover set. If you look closely, the feet are a modern day version of ball 'n claw feet.

86 years old and still catering cakes Dear friend's mother and two grandson's putting the cake together for a relative's wedding today. Husband was holding her by her waist to keep her steady!

In much of SE Asia, it is very common to see spirit houses. They can be very small and plain all the way to large and elaborate. The spirit house provides shelter for spirits that could cause problems for the people if not appeased. The shrines often include images of people and animals. Offerings of food, drink, incense and flowers are left to nurture the spirits. In return the spirits offer protection and good fortune. I was out walking in Bangkok one day when I came across this spirit house. Apparently, the spirits visited in the form of pigeons that day.