Another long walk

On Friday we did the rest of the art walk in  the Wetlands - so again did over 10,000 steps. By the time we'd seen the last piece of art it was getting hot out. I was very glad to get home and it was only 15 to 10:00. High temperature for the day and today was 90! Way too early in the year for those highs. Now Monday it is supposed to be in 70's and maybe rain. Goody. 

So here are the last two "art" pieces and more pictures of nature. It looks like this one was moved or had problems with the wind. Or I just don't understand it. In my opinion it should have been at least painted.

The artist and her statement about it. Kaylee Barnett - Statement: "The Wetlands acts as a site of preservation, education, and community involvement for Clark County. A place where people can immerse themselves in nature, and become a part of its conservation.

This statue aims to show the healthy and mutually beneficial relationship that we can have with the world around us. The symbiosis between mankind and the elements of nature."

Okay. 

Just a view looking kind of north west over the meadow towards Mount Charleston. I imagine between yesterday and today it lost quite a bit of its snow. 

Heard the honking and looked up in time to see the pair of geese flying by. This time I'm looking kind of south east. 

And the last piece. My favorite. The one that makes the most sense to me. 

Shan Michall Evans - Statement: "My Wetlands piece is a vintage postcard one might send while on vacation: Welcome to the Wetlands/Wish You Were Here! Completed in an authentic simple illustration style, lightly dotted with plant life, a family of ducks enjoy their visit. A short and sweet message from the Wetlands to you may be read from the back. I hope to convey the concept of migration as not only a movement nor destination but to consider what one leaves behind. Though fitting for the Wetlands, I am not referring to pollution or litter, but more so regarding emotions and memories. The missing of a loved one. A wave goodbye. Inevitable changes."

The big bridge over the waterfall and river. Hard to believe it is only about 1 mile from our home - as the crow flies. 

Looking over the other side of the bridge. Lots of fish swimming down there. But they are hard to see in the photo. About 12 to 18 inches long. 

Walked a little further and found all the little water fowl. 

Took this while standing on the bridge. The Strip. Could also see downtown. 

More ducks?

Then we headed home. There is still more Wetlands to explore, but no more art. Yesterday afternoon I watched NASCAR as I also did today. Have ceiling fans and AC running all afternoon. Tomorrow should be a little cooler. Today I'll be lucky to get in 1500 steps. Been a couch potato. Not even cooking.