No, not Queensland in Australia. Rather Queensland Lodge, a well-known motel (and all that it implies) in Davao City. Queensland has a baywalk that has become a public park where people do their morning exercises and promenade or go fishing.
Mingling among them are five ostriches. Yeps, real live ostriches owned by the Queensland owner and allowed to walk free among the promenaders, walkers, joggers, some recreational fishers, and yes, those who dance the Zumba.
These ostriches strut around the baywalk.They like to walk along with walkers like me.Sometimes, they paint a picture of brooding threat. But, no, they are just curious, actually.They have become favorite subjects of photos. Promenaders pose with them every chance they get.And this one loves playing with seawater, her caretaker says.She even greeted me on my birthday.They sometimes give me a peek of their mating practice.At times they walk in a group.But I love them most when they join the Zumba.Which they love to do.They strike funny poses with the dancing women.This one is peering down the rear of one of them.And even close and open her mouth like taunting her choice for the day.Only to retract its neck when accosted, as if saying, I am not doing anything!And then return, as if wanting to learn.And they can shake their butts like the Zumba dancers do.And spread their wings as if showing how people should dance.The ostriches are now as ubiquitous as the giant replica of David. Yes, that replica.
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