Sauntering Vaguely Downward

A comment on my previous post about the Natural History Museum in Gothenburg, Sweden, reminded me of a remark Humuhumu made about it.

She said it made her think of the natural history museum in Dublin, Ireland. She's not wrong: it is equally overcrowded with taxidermy, wood-and-glass cabinets, dated displays, and peculiar odours. However, it struck me that she's six years old and capable of making that comparison because she's been there (DW/LJ), and to natural history museums in other European cities.

I don't want to bang on to her about the privilege she enjoys too much, but dang, that's one fortunate child.

Once again at the Universaeum in Gothenburg, Sweden, only this time the ibis is on its own after having its little exchange of beak-hand taps with Keiki.

From a display in the Gothenburg Museum of Natural History, Sweden.

At long last, the project is complete! This was taken in August, when we visited the Universaeum, the natural history museum in Gothenburg, Sweden. The central part of the building is taken up with a rain forest exhibit that spans five floors and contains myriad wildlife, including the scarlet ibis. It was very gentle with Keiki and allowed him to stroke its bill.

Even though Granny and Granddad are purchasing large quantities of sweets from the shop in Gothenburg this photo, Keiki is still looking longingly at all the ones that didn't end up in his bag.