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Reservations "You can make reservations to swim with the dolphins…" - A Visitor's Guide to the Yucatan Thank God it turned out this way, Nature finally the grand dispatcher, Calendar keeper, accountant, maitre d'; Nature finally the cashier of our dreams. At nightfall the treefrogs Will commence their songs By appointment. With two day's notice a monkey Will appear in the trees overhead To shake the branches And shriek invective. | Bring your camera - The lighting will be excellent. Call ahead and a baby elephant Will greet you at the parking lot And douse your car with water From its dear little trunk. Who can put a price on such memories? Do not hesitate to inquire If you would like a whale To surface beside the boat, Or a gorilla to rush From the undergrowth Beating its chest, | |
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