Bison and a Barred Owl

Today we went for a early visit to a couple of friends whow live close to Elk Island National Park. They invited us for a coffee, including Joost who also had his Permanent Resident card issued as of November 11th. Finally after 3 years and 10 months the PR is completed. Anyways we decided to have breakfast at Tempo on the Yellowhead highway (Edmonton to Saskatoon); it took some effort to break them free from the laptops, as you can see. Steak and Eggs, French Toast, Fried Breakfast and a Denver Omelet were ordered and mastered. Meanwhile Vos was waiting in the F150 who later was joined by a new 2011 F350 Lariat. Next on the agenda was a visit to Elk Island National park for a little hike to get rid of the excess calories. Out in the open there was a nasty cold wind so we went into the treed areas; much better. Vos got very exited as he ran loose, we had to leash him as he was barely listening anymore. Too many smells. On the way out we did the bison loop, and as you can see with success. A couple of dozen bison were present and willing to have their picture taken. Quite impressive and beautiful those bison. Joost was driving when all of a sudden Johan got very exited and had the car stopped; he spotted a barred owl, another species on his list. Onward to the coffee and a lazy warm Sunday afternoon.