Out and about in the warm

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I went for a stroll last night before supper and spotted a couple of classic (40s/50s) police cars in front of the police station which I went back and snapped today.  



This is a 1947 Chevrolet Stylemaster.




This is a Chevy as well.  Then on the way back I saw a Land Rover Defender on UK number plates parked on the street.  You have to wonder what the story is behind that one.   

We went to Oatland Wildlife Center where we walked along a two-mile trail through marshland and 'brush-land'. There was lots of destruction caused by various hurricanes, plus a tornado hit the area last summer causing even more destruction. Animals here have been rescued  and are then looked after by dedicated staff and volunteers. Unfortunately due to storm damage some areas were closed for repair, so we were unable to view some of the animals. But we enjoyed the walk all the same.

The 'green' water is caused by algae or pondweed, so fountains are set in the middle to keep the water flowing. We saw two wolves, one of which suffers from epilepsy apparently but fortunately is being successfully treated

C took a walk around the area to view some of the lovely houses in this historic district. We're staying on East Jones Street which according to the guide on the trolley tour is where the expression 'keeping up with the Jones' comes from! Anyway, here are some of the houses here. 



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