Cows, Crabs and Coconut Retrievers are three things here that you see everyday, all day. They roam the streets, the campus, the beach, really wherever they feel like it. I would have thought just seeing crabs walking around in the brush would have been strange enough but then to see a 500 lb cow walking next to it was both amusing and just plain weird. My first thought when I say the crab and cow together was weird... then hey! surf and turf!! Really, I am kidding about that part. I don't think I would eat the crab or the cow on this island. The crabs are strange looking and everytime I try to snap a shot the little critters run faster than you think. I did however find a mama and her calf on campus today. The cows will literally scare you to death at night, you'll be walking down the street and you'll just hear MOO! and the bushes move. I think the most alarming part is how in a matter of two weeks I do not find this weird anymore. My biggest question has been who do these cows belong to? I mean seriously?? Nobody seems to have an answer for me.
On to the Coconut Retrievers.... this is a nice name that some of the people on the island have come up with for the random dogs that are on the island. They all look similar but nobody really knows what they are. Most of the dogs are friendly. Last night we had a coconut retriever that became particularly fond of mason, mark and I. He followed us home and invited himself right in. As cute as he was he couldn't stay in the house... only God knows what the poor dog has going on! We did decide to feed him, which many students do with the island dogs.
Mason sharing some food with her new found friend.
They were so good when I brought the treats out!
Mason and her friend ID (short for island dog- mark named him) played for about a half hour then it was time for ID to wonder into the night.
Mason was sad to see him go....
Mason has settled into island life just fine. She sleeps all day and most of the evening. It is too hot during the day to really take her out so she gets her exercise at night.
Her favorite spot...
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