Catching an Ancient Fish, The Seahorse Rises Again

We took a trip to a place like heaven and besides a huge flock of pelicans, there was an ancient species of fish lurking in the deep there.  I never thought I would see a fish like this alive, much less catch one.  In a way, the fish reminded me of the seahorse which manifested from my dream into reality.  It's long snout seemed much like that of a seahorse and it is actually from the same Phylum: Chordata, and Class: Actinopterygii.

Please see the Seahorse post.

The place we visited, Lewis and Clark State Park in Missouri, was like a small piece of heaven: the sky crystal blue with wisps of white clouds resembling Angel wings, serene, still and quiet.  I can't wait to return. The place was like a meditation.

There were plenty of campers there but none ventured outside of their RVs.  I suppose campers stay in their luxurious vehicles and watch the latest, new release films in Dolby surround sound, texting on their phones and play games on their little, hand-held devices.

The ancient fish turned out to be a gar: fossils of this species are know from the late Creataceous period onwards.

I was transformed by this beautiful place with hyper-awareness.  I became infected by it peace and beauty.

Please don't take this as a recommendation to visit Lewis and Clark State Park in Missouri.  We want to keep the place to ourselves!