Wednesday, February 21, 2007

Raccoon Horror

Apparently rabid raccoons are on the loose again in nearby Staten Island. This borough may or may not possess the only forests left in NYC. (See how I don't need to fact-check?)

This reminds me of a trip to Costa Rica that I took a few years ago. My man and I were trying to combine adventure and total relaxation when we found ourselves strolling into the carefully cordoned off jungle trail near our hotel. Within five minutes we were surrounded by hundreds of raccoons. Oh the horror! Looking into the steely eyes of just one of these mammals as it lay in wait, well, that is the true heart of darkness, my friend.

You can't make out much in this photo but the glowing eyes are usually a tell-tale sign that you are being watched by those infamous creatures. C'mon. Don't tell me that you can't see the glowing raccoon eyes!

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