I am minutes away from shutting down this computer to pack it away for the long trip to Illinois tomorrow, but before I do that let me point out the New York Times' review of what may well be the most ambitious arthropod exhibit ever: The New Orleans Insectarium.
If any of you have the opportunity to visit the Insectarium, drop me a line as to what you think. I've not had the chance to see it, but I do have several photographs appearing in the displays and am curious about how they look.
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Have a safe trip.
Alex & Jo-anne drive carefully take your time and look after puss.
Hope to see you both in Saint Louis soon.
i'll send my NOLA scouts out to report, and will provide a first hand account in november....