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Whew!  We certainly did our steps and more today!  We have noticed a huge number of Canadian license plates here, mostly from B.C. and Alberta.  Even though right now it’s 20 degrees below normal, it’s still got to be warmer so am presuming these are snowbirds primarily.   There is certainly an abundance of retired-looking folks!  Ha ha.

Most of our day was spent at The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens.  A very interesting experience and a place that I imagine will burst with color in the spring.  They have a wildlife hospital and full

veterinary staff.

Date grove in the gardens

Vet and assistant drawing blood from a snake

One of several camels

You can feed the giraffes

Norm couldn't resist the petting area

Then it was time for a late lunch/early dinner at Shield’s Date Farm.  Of course, that meant the obligatory date shake which was wonderful as usual.  After lunch we took the Walk at Shields which is a garden with larger than life sculptures of the life of Jesus.

Jesus as a child in the temple

Jesus on Palm Sunday

The crucifiction

Driving home through beautiful Indian Wells