tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post4654314638359513665..comments2024-01-28T05:20:01.172-08:00Comments on The Cynical Sailor & His Salty Sidekick: Chasing After Tarantulas {Mojave National Preserve}The Cynical Sailorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-14799769417115975182015-01-20T06:47:06.734-08:002015-01-20T06:47:06.734-08:00One of the things I loved about living in New Zeal...One of the things I loved about living in New Zealand and there really aren't any dangerous critters there. It seems like Australians always have to be on their guard :-)The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-43172693768854699682015-01-20T06:46:05.189-08:002015-01-20T06:46:05.189-08:00You and my husband would get along very well - he ...You and my husband would get along very well - he loves to spend time tarantula spotting :-)The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-51292627614056790132015-01-20T06:42:16.802-08:002015-01-20T06:42:16.802-08:00Oh wow! That would have freaked me out!Oh wow! That would have freaked me out!The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-47823727063688992932015-01-20T06:41:44.079-08:002015-01-20T06:41:44.079-08:00I kept my distance :-)I kept my distance :-)The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-46299131034833473932015-01-20T06:40:59.605-08:002015-01-20T06:40:59.605-08:00He is one very observant guy! I wouldn't be ab...He is one very observant guy! I wouldn't be able to see them crossing the road - they just blend in. Not sure why those polar bears keep following us around and insisting on getting their picture taken :-)The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-37712238895103909322015-01-19T23:46:39.324-08:002015-01-19T23:46:39.324-08:00Ellen, I love tarantulas...from the car window. M...Ellen, I love tarantulas...from the car window. My favorite time is watching their huge shadows as they amble across the road around sunset! Loved this post, and thanks for linking up with #WkendTravelInspiration!Corinnehttp://www.reflectionsenroute.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-66847882582133723402015-01-18T16:58:12.577-08:002015-01-18T16:58:12.577-08:00Coming from Australia, no little spider would stop...Coming from Australia, no little spider would stop us visiting the Mojave desert. A snake on the other hand ......Terrific that you are a part of #wkendtravelinspiration Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10725998933087860997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-50489832357132586352015-01-18T14:20:33.959-08:002015-01-18T14:20:33.959-08:00Thanks for linking up to Weekend Travel Inspiratio...Thanks for linking up to Weekend Travel Inspiration! I would love to visit the Mojave desert and a tarantula won't stop me, I'm no longer afraid of them after one wandered into my bag in Ecuador!Margheritahttp://www.thecrowdedplanet.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-85209710143909769442015-01-18T13:11:27.396-08:002015-01-18T13:11:27.396-08:00Hmmmm - not sure if I would like to meet a wild ta...Hmmmm - not sure if I would like to meet a wild tarantula or not? A Green and Rosie Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02501989987736281707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-12058554505391908452015-01-18T03:12:18.567-08:002015-01-18T03:12:18.567-08:00How did Scott notice a tarantula on the road? And...How did Scott notice a tarantula on the road? And what's up with the polar bears?Rhonda Albomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17455873487349816911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-89909833064884501822014-12-10T05:31:00.845-08:002014-12-10T05:31:00.845-08:00Thanks Cynthia! It is a pretty amazing place! Than...Thanks Cynthia! It is a pretty amazing place! Thanks for stopping by!The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-70923973543823354862014-12-10T03:58:41.764-08:002014-12-10T03:58:41.764-08:00Very nice account and fantastic photos! I can'...Very nice account and fantastic photos! I can't believe how beautiful those dark blue mountains look against the desert. It must've been such a trip to see it in person! And yeah, wild tarantulas... no thanks. I would really like to explore this area though. Gotta be brave :)Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11446312405129969191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-16415832798694746432014-12-09T19:04:00.491-08:002014-12-09T19:04:00.491-08:00It's amazing how much wildlife lives in a dese...It's amazing how much wildlife lives in a desert!The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-92180125523845933122014-12-09T18:45:27.508-08:002014-12-09T18:45:27.508-08:00It is a really interesting place to drive through....It is a really interesting place to drive through. I wish we had more time to have spent there - it was really interesting! Thanks for stopping by!The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-50685279796191411682014-12-09T17:28:31.679-08:002014-12-09T17:28:31.679-08:00I really enjoyed reading this :P The trip looks (a...I really enjoyed reading this :P The trip looks (and sounds) like a lot of fun.Emma @LWLhttp://www.littleworldlovable.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-84687110024469465682014-12-09T08:34:31.866-08:002014-12-09T08:34:31.866-08:00Yep, I've been to most of these places. Love ...Yep, I've been to most of these places. Love Death Valley. It's teaming with life.<br /><br />Have a fabulous day. ☺Sandeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06785788498697004273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-28057655847123299292014-12-08T08:12:44.644-08:002014-12-08T08:12:44.644-08:00There is so much to see in the States and the Nati...There is so much to see in the States and the National Parks are amazing! You could spend a lifetime traveling in this country and still only see such a small percentage of it. But, I'll be happy if I don't see any more tarantulas :-)The Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1717926498377706091.post-82719061932235441492014-12-08T06:46:14.997-08:002014-12-08T06:46:14.997-08:00What a fascinating little trip!! The history &...What a fascinating little trip!! The history & sights you can see in our own country amaze me!<br />Oh & that tarantula is terrifying! Eek!Jennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17918882290482802421noreply@blogger.com