This is part of the trail that you walk on for several miles.
This is actually the easiest part of the trail, being straight
and level. Some parts were a significant incline and covered
with snow.
We had originally decided not to go to the park, thinking it just a tourist trap. Everybody that had gone out there though came back with photographs just as amazing as these.
This is part of the trail that you walk on for several miles.
This is actually the easiest part of the trail, being straight
and level. Some parts were a significant incline and covered
with snow.
There is a hot-spring at the monkey park. The monkeys swim
and bathe in it frequently.
They look pretty ridiculous when they get out of the water.
The pamphlet warns you not to stare into their eyes. They
take that as a sign of aggression but they were calm enough
that I could get a good closeup.
The man in this photo is the keeper. He spoke very little
English. He would help you get the full experience though.
He had Theresa come and lean on the rail by him so the monkeys
would come to her. He would also toss food at your feet.
As you can tell, the babies were quite friendly.
I squatted by this baby and reached out to pet him. The keeper
said ``Don't touch.'' I folded my hands and the little one
jumped on top of my hands and started bouncing up and down.
When I stopped moving my hands up and down he grabbed my sleeve
and tried to get me to do it some more. Theresa was so excited
that the other pictures of him playing with me are out of focus.