Week one of The Ishidas trying to spend more time in nature. We went to the Bybee wetlands again – quick, easy and close to home.

As always we came prepared with snacks and water but unfotunately not prepared for the millions of mosquitos who were enjoying the stagnant water and feeding on sightseers. Mosquitos are usually attracted to Kei which is good for me as I am usually spared. Not this time though. Either there were just too many mossies to enjoy a full meal from just one person or they are attracted to the smell of breast milk, because I was bitten by at least five and caught about 15 others in the act.

Thankfully Samuel was spared and we were able to enjoy at least some of the wildlife on display before heading home. I didn’t take my zoom lens so I’ll spare you my photos of really tiny turtles and waterbirds sitting on logs. Instead I’ll share this picture of Kei unsuccessfully trying to point out a Heron to Thomas. He also couldn’t see the turtle.