Please Sheralee, no apologies necessary for not being around, as you say. Enjoy your family completely. They are the most important thing in life! We're just thrilled you continue to share photos with us. We'll be here when you're able to return. In the meantime, take full advantage of family time and travel.
Ooops, forgot to mention that this is such a good picture of the little bee eater. He's so colorful and I love how the black of his beak extends in a line over his eye.
@lyndemc that's so nice of you Denise! We are in really remote locations and don't have any Internet most of the time. Seeing some beautiful sights though :)