The high of our day was a visit to Como Zoo in Saint Paul. Dave, Elizabeth, Joe, and I took advantage of the 94-degree weather to sweat it out while we checked out the animals. I rented a mobility scooter so they didn’t have to stop as often for breaks.
Como Zoo and the attached conservatory and gardens are free to visit, with a suggested donation of $4.00 for adults and $2.00 for kids. Even with the severe heat warnings, the zoo and grounds were pretty crowded. The temperature with the humidity felt like 105 to 110 degrees. We used plenty of sunshade, wore hats, and lasted about an hour and a half before needing a real break. Thankfully, the visitor center was air-conditioned and had lots of seating for people to cool down and rest.
We decided to skip the conservatory and gardens since it was still getting hotter by 2:30 p.m. We put it on the list for their next trip to Minnesota.
The low of the day came in the evening, with the news that the U.S. bombed three nuclear sites in Iran. The story is just hours old, but 47 has declared the mission a success. Time will tell if this was a good or bad move.
To me, it feels like we’ve taken the role of aggressor, and that’s not within my comfort zone as a way to resolve conflict. We have friends with family in the military, stationed in the Middle East, and we’re worried that any retaliation might be aimed at U.S. soldiers in the region.
Stay safe.
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