The next day we went searching for more animals. Giraffes, impalas, and other stuff. I can't really remember, but will have to check the pictures.
After lunch we were joined by a older lady who was bragging about all the safaris she has been on and was going to be there for 6 days. She rode with us that afternoon and was thrilled to find out we had seen cheetah, because she hadn't seen any this trip. But first she found out there were frogs near her cabin and wanted to be moved as she wouldn't be able to sleep. No place to put her so tough.
We found a black rhino on the way to where they had spotted the cheetahs and spent 20 minutes with him until he wandered off so we went 1 hour to the cheetahs. We found and followed them for 30 minutes and it was apparent that they were hunting and our rigs would interfere so back to camp for breakfast and barely arrived in time.
She complained about not spending enough time with the animals and the guides explained that they get into trouble if not returning to the lodge in time.
We actually saw the sunset that night and had a good dinner with a couple of new fun guests.
Next morning before setting off, she was complaining to the guides again. They were shaking their heads so I stuck my foot into it (surprise) and reminded her that she wanted to see the cheetahs, they were a long ways away, the rhino was a bonus and they had to leave so you could see the cheetahs. They had to get us back on time or they could loose their jobs.
They took us to a pool in the river that had mostly dried up and found a dozen hippos. We had to get out of the rig and walk down to see them. After 20 minutes or so we got back in the rig and a lion pride had been spotted not far away. There were 6-8 lions and we got pretty close. Then at least a dozen elephants paraded around and we were between the lions and elephants. One of the elephants decided to chase off the lions,which didn't work, so they rambled on.
Got back to camp, I tipped our driver and tracker (probably a little more than usual, but they did a great job and laughed at our jokes) and packed up before a quick breakfast.
They took us to the air strip and the tracker was telling us what great guest we were and wasn't shur he could take much more of Gloria. I told him she would be there for 5 more nights and he buried his head in his hands.
They waited for us to take off and gave big waves good bye.
About a 20 minute flight to the next camp and we 4 were the only ones onboard (plus the pilots). We were met and signed in to a large newer camp that is part of the & Beyond chain. There are 42 guests and it is full. Much better internet and an older computer that I could use to backup some pictures, but didn't have an SD card reader. One of the chips for the camera has a usb attachment so some were backed up.
While I was doing that the elephants came into camp to drink from the watering hole and pool. A couple dozen and there are some pictures on the blog dive of those I hope.
Yesterday afternoon drive took us to a watering hole to view 2 rhinos and some hippos then off to view a leopard. Headed for sundowner and got delayed by viewing elephants, but saw the sunset in the trees. There were 4 other staff that had tables set up for snacks and drinks. The chef was skinny and Paul said he doesn't trust a skinny chef. They didn't understand so we explained it to him and said he must be a marathon runner. "Yes I am", he said. I asked how long a marathon race was and he came up with 500 meters and cracked up when he know he was off by a bit.
Left the sundowner and a male lion had been sighted nearby so of to there where he was laying in the sandy river bed. they had a red light on him so we could see and not bother him. In a few minutes one of his brothers emerged and drank for at least 5 minutes. Apparently loading up to mark territory for the night.
A long ride back to camp for a great dinner and had our car-mates join us and of course Pam asked how they met . . . .
"We are the Brady bunch, he has 3 boys, I have 3 girls, we met on line and found we both had spouses that switched teams. He is a doctor (radiologist) and she is a voice person for shopping channels and the such".
This camp gets up at 5 and on the road at 5:30. One of our party thought it was get to coffee at 5:30 and off at 6, which is when. We left.
Found a herd of buffalo off to the side. They were all old males who were no longer in service and waiting to die. We hung with them for a while, then off the the properties edge where mating leopards had been found.
We got to them and only saw one 7 second show before heading back to breakfast.
After breakfast had a short nap and getting ready to dip in the pool. We have been expecting the elephants again, but no sign.
More later.
Feel free to email Pam or myself with news and raid the garden!!
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