| There's a world to see out there. If you are one | | | | planned nature or birding activities. However, this |
| who desires to and can travel, more power to | | | | couple made a smart move-they decided to go |
| you. There is great preparation and planning to be | | | | prepared, just in case. After some research, she |
| done with every trip. We all want to begin | | | | bought a Vortex Fury, and he, the Vortex |
| confident that any and all in the party gets to the | | | | Diamondback. And how did they make use of |
| destination and have what is required for a trip | | | | these on their trip! There were several occasions |
| with minimum trouble. To be sure, there are | | | | when this couple became the envy of the group |
| always glitches to contend with, but a good deal | | | | as they were often sharing their binoculars with |
| of thought and planning takes care of most | | | | others. |
| needs. | | | | Even after this big trip, they continue to carry |
| It is good to make a list and check it often. Most | | | | their binoculars wherever they go. On a short trip |
| lists include a passport, camera, cash or its | | | | to the Texas coast, they were able to easily bird |
| equivalent, clothing and the like. Often, the item | | | | the area marveling at the Roseated Spoonbills, |
| not on the list is a good pair of binoculars. | | | | Sandhill Cranes, Great Blue Herons and the like. |
| However, this writer would suggest you consider | | | | Even then, there were a few who asked what |
| adding this item. | | | | they were seeing through their binoculars and |
| Let me share a story about a couple who rather | | | | asking "how do you know all the bird's identity?" |
| serendipitously received a gift of a trip to Costa | | | | Plan carefully, travel, take advantage of every |
| Rica. The trip did not necessarily include any | | | | opportunity, and-don't forget the binoculars. |