....and made for an unforgettable day......ok, we might want to forget the part where we got stuck in the Kalahari.....in leopard territory......and we all had to bail out and help dig, collect wood to put under the tires, then push. After an hour in the hot sun we were off again as if nothing had happened, and on to the next adventure.
We stopped for lunch at one of the designated "stretch" points......or what we call bush pee spots.....and the girls were in the process, when the guys started waving us back.....a herd of elephants was fast approaching our tree.....and then comes a dazzle of zebras..... The next 20 minutes were spent in awe, eating our lunch and watching the bush theatre unfold before us......
Psst, Can I tell you a secret.....
We came across over 1,000 Cape buffalo on the move, as far as the eye could see.....searching for water. It is so dry here.
We spotted these giraffes, and it was obvious the male was wanting a bit of affection. We waited and waited, and finally they sauntered off behind a tree for privacy.....sorry guys, we just thought it would make a good picture....oh well.
At about 3pm, we arrived at our lodge for the night, Ghoha Hills Lodge..... And what a treat it was....
High tea....
Nanette, our hostess was a lovely lady, and along with her staff, made us feel so welcome. She joined us for dinner as the most brilliant orange moon rose in the sky. As Nanette said, "when you have seen the moon rise over the Kalahari, you have seen the most beautiful moonrise ever"...... We certainly thought so.
The staff gave us a thermos of hot water at bedtime, to make morning coffee. We sipped our cup of joe watching this sunrise, and feeling so thankful for this day and this experience.
Saying goodbye to Nanette.....stay tuned
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