Well now we are down to the 10 of us.
Gail and Moses have gone to have a few days with their friend Jen who lives in Arusha and this morning we farewelled Ali and Craig. Our safari left at 7 am this morning, but they weren't getting picked up until around 10 am. They are going on a longer safari than the rest of us.
Today has been a great day. We are travelling in two open top safari vehicles. You can just stand up and put your head through the top and get a fantastic view of all the animals in their natural habitat. The safari is being run by Richard who is Gemma Sisia's husband, so it is great because we are helping the st. Judes school even more by using Richards company. He is a lovely man and very informative.
We saw giraffes, elephants, zebras, wilderbeast, water buffalo and babboons.
Speaking of Babboons, a funny thing happened when we stopped in a "safe" picnic area on the reserve. We were all sitting at a table eating our lunch when suddenly we saw a large babboon slowly walking towards us. He really looked quite harmless. Just then out of the blue he came absolutely charging at us with his teeth showing. People started running in all directions, but Mary was in the middle and could not get out of her seat. He jumped up on the table and grabbed all Ash and Daves lunch and then he was throwing everything off the table (meanwhile poor Mary is grasping her bag in horror as she waits for him to disappear or Brad to rescue her - where are you Brad??). The babboon seemed really cranky.
All of a sudden our guides realized what was happening and came running down throwing rocks to get rid of him and his other friends who had now gathered. Needless to say after that we quickly packed up and jumped back in the trucks.
We spent the rest of the afternoon checking out more animals in their natural environment and laughing about our rampaging babboon!! It was really really hot today.
We have arrived at our budget lodge for the night (which is far from budget - just lovely). Had an awesome meal and we are all about to hit the bed. We have another early start at 6.30 am tomorrow.
Love to all our family and friends - we all miss you heaps,
Donna
Gail and Moses have gone to have a few days with their friend Jen who lives in Arusha and this morning we farewelled Ali and Craig. Our safari left at 7 am this morning, but they weren't getting picked up until around 10 am. They are going on a longer safari than the rest of us.
Today has been a great day. We are travelling in two open top safari vehicles. You can just stand up and put your head through the top and get a fantastic view of all the animals in their natural habitat. The safari is being run by Richard who is Gemma Sisia's husband, so it is great because we are helping the st. Judes school even more by using Richards company. He is a lovely man and very informative.
We saw giraffes, elephants, zebras, wilderbeast, water buffalo and babboons.
Speaking of Babboons, a funny thing happened when we stopped in a "safe" picnic area on the reserve. We were all sitting at a table eating our lunch when suddenly we saw a large babboon slowly walking towards us. He really looked quite harmless. Just then out of the blue he came absolutely charging at us with his teeth showing. People started running in all directions, but Mary was in the middle and could not get out of her seat. He jumped up on the table and grabbed all Ash and Daves lunch and then he was throwing everything off the table (meanwhile poor Mary is grasping her bag in horror as she waits for him to disappear or Brad to rescue her - where are you Brad??). The babboon seemed really cranky.
All of a sudden our guides realized what was happening and came running down throwing rocks to get rid of him and his other friends who had now gathered. Needless to say after that we quickly packed up and jumped back in the trucks.
We spent the rest of the afternoon checking out more animals in their natural environment and laughing about our rampaging babboon!! It was really really hot today.
We have arrived at our budget lodge for the night (which is far from budget - just lovely). Had an awesome meal and we are all about to hit the bed. We have another early start at 6.30 am tomorrow.
Love to all our family and friends - we all miss you heaps,
Donna
Lunch sounds like normal meal time at our place!!
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