Chillin'

Shadowcliff is hosting an HIV Retreat for a few days. Folks living with the virus come from around the country come to learn about it and how to better the quality of their lives. Its been a wonderful opportunity to visit with and learn from a diverse group of people. Mike (Denver) and I were at the base of the driveway this afternoon when this MULE DEER strolled from the woods near Shadowcliff. The doe walked right up to the edge of gravel road and took only a grinding mouthful of grass before she realized that she was watched. The deer trotted across the road- maybe ten or twelve feet uphill from the rock that we leaned on- and into the western woods, ears perked and knees sharp.
Despite the dozens of deer that Ive spotted on the trip thus far, and the few which frequent Shadowcliff's property, this encounter seemed very special to me. I think that maybe it is because we spotted her before she became wary, or maybe it was just 'cause I had someone cool to share the experience with!? THANKS MIKE !