Future Turkey Crossing Point

We are in the early stages of bridge building. We had initially wanted to do a suspended wire bridge, but because we now are going to cross over at a lower point, we can build it in wood.

BK measuring to Waldemar on the other side of the currently invisible bridge

That makes it somewhat easier because it is just basically a long skinny deck and we already have about half of the materials. What makes it difficult are the holes for the poles, the distance (about 70 ft!) and the mixing of more concrete.

Footer holes are dug!

But we have done these things before and so we are at least familiar with the process. Our carpenter friend Waldy can only work on the weekends right now, so it may take a little extra time but we’re not in a hurry.

We are so looking forward to being able to access the cabin a little more easily. Plus it will be a kickass feature!

Oh, and as a little bonus, the other morning Britton noticed a huge hawk on the top of a Royal Palm spire. So I went out and took some photos. It was awesome! Nature’s regalia. We have come to an understanding with the hawks. As long as we keep the babies out of sight, they’ll leave the grown ups alone.

Hawk in the morning light on a tall palm tree spire