Sooo...What Did I Learn This Trip?

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That was hardly a “vacation.” More like a “jaunt.” I love taking them, though, whatever you want to call them. Whether it’s an hour or a week, it really feels good to turn off all that nonsense in the news and just enjoy life. I did learn something quite valuable this time around. That’s good. It’s always a bonus when a trip is educational as well as relaxing. Soooo....what did I learn this trip? Bears know how to measure distance. Posted with this discussion is a photo of a sign that was hanging in one of the restrooms in the Smokies. Apparently bears (and deer: there was a similar sign for them) can tell if you’re 49 yards, two feet, and 11 inches from them. And they’ll call a park ranger on you! Seriously, I understand the need for the signs. Those cubs are so dang cute, as are the fawns. But they’re called wildlife for a reason. I love to see wildlife when I’m in the Smokies. (No bears this time, just wild turkeys and elk.) Lots of people enjoy the wildlife as much as the scenery, too. However, some people forget that mama bear isn’t as friendly as Fido. Hence, the need for the sign. And the humor is welcomed: sometimes humor makes the point better than a serious, “don’t do that!” sign does. Until next trip, thanks for coming along with me!