Day 50 (Weds., July 27)

I knew I would be able to see new things in trying to become a photographer. So far, as an intern, I am getting a taste of what that will be like.

This morning I met the next Lance Armstrong. Jack Clarke turned 16 on Monday. Two days before that he won a major race in which he beat last year's Texas Cup champion in the 62-mile race. I woke up pretty early and went out to his house and followed him through his morning work out. It was fun.

Oh yeah that was fun. I followed that by doing something even more exciting. I hand-fed a reindeer. Yes, that's right! I drove out 65 miles west of San Angelo to T-Bone Ranch, the 3,400-acre ranch owned by oil company owner Travis Goree. I got a chance to follow Mr. Goree as he fed his exotic animals. There was all kinds of cool animals there. Four different types of reindeer, six zebras, llamas, buffalo, miniature horses and cows, Scottish hylanders and camels. The place was so amazing. Here are some photos of what I saw there:

Reindeer love to pose for their photo.

Although zebras were a lil jumpy at might sight, they still got close to me.

The newest addition to the collection: camels.

Mr. Goree and his llamas.

As we were finishing up the coolest thing happened. A grasshopper (chapulin) landed on the windshield of the truck. Lately, chapulines have found their way into my life. I wonder if it's some kind of sign.

Today was totally amazing. I am so grateful. How many people can say they hand-fed a reindeer at work that day?

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