Otter Quest 1989
Sep. 29th, 2019 11:34 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
otterfamilyThirty years ago this summer, I attended the Fifth International Otter Colloquium in then-West Germany, where, for the first time, I formally presented results of my study to fellow otter researchers. In many ways, this month-long overseas journey was the peak experience of my life.
Since a fair portion of the story concerns otters only incidentally, it seemed more appropriate to write about it in my family blog. The specific postings can be found here (no login to the site is required).
To those who have repeatedlybugged urged me to write a book about my years with otters, it should please you to know that what you are about to read would surely have been one of its chapters.
The postings are unfortunately presented in reverse chronological order, however those who are already familiar with LiveJournal's format shouldn't find that to be a significant impediment. :-) On the other hand, approximate total reading time for the 29 posts is a daunting 45 minutes; maybe a half-hour if you don't dwell on the pretty pictures for too long. ;-)
Since a fair portion of the story concerns otters only incidentally, it seemed more appropriate to write about it in my family blog. The specific postings can be found here (no login to the site is required).
To those who have repeatedly
The postings are unfortunately presented in reverse chronological order, however those who are already familiar with LiveJournal's format shouldn't find that to be a significant impediment. :-) On the other hand, approximate total reading time for the 29 posts is a daunting 45 minutes; maybe a half-hour if you don't dwell on the pretty pictures for too long. ;-)
