We began the day with the plans to spend the day visiting museums.. but that all changed when max found a giant wounded raven in a neighbors yard. The poo e. Birds wing was broken. Max has. Huge heart and couldn’t leave the bird to suffer.. he marshaled us all to capture the giant bird using a . Combo of brooms, sheets, boxes nd ladders.. I was so impressed with how quickly and gently max got the bird in a box.. it must nHave been 18 inches tall !

Max had called the New Mexico wildlife center in espanola.. and they’d agreed to try and tret the bird… the 6 of us piled into 2 cars and drove the 20 miles to the center..

They took in the bird and confirmed its wing was broken and started X-rays.. we wont know the out some until tomorrow..but it felt good to try and help this beautiful creature ,

We took advantage of our visit to see some of the other animals that the center hd rescued..but were not able to be released for various health reasons. It was. Great setting some of these magnificent animals ..many are used in schools for outreach and seem to enjoy being fed and well cared for. Some of the residents had been there for more than. 30 yers !

We spent a good hour t the center seeing the animals.. then grabbed a delicious santa fe meal on the Pojoque reservation on our way back to town. We sill had time for one museum and we chose the beautiful santa fe folklore museum. What a treat

We first hit the exhibit of 10000 toy miniatures from one collectors collection.

Then we saw a great collection of Japanese manga and ghost masks..

We finished the day with a wo derful takeout meal from the big tusque reservation..

The watched a really great animated movie called Klaus.. it was a Christmas story.. but had some really nice twists.. very beautiful to watch !

At the end of the movie, it was time for us to say good bye to max, becky , doreen and george ..

It has been. Truly wonderful holiday visit.. we managed to see and do so much.. including great food, great hikes, .. and great family time. We’re very grateful to max and becky for playing host to such. Large and busy group..

This trip has really filled us up.. we love our family so much !

Heading back to Vermont early tomorrow .

Ore from there !

Nite ll,nite sam

-me