Tuesday

Once again our 6am wake up call was well worth it. We weren't even off the driveway when we saw our first giraffe- up close and personal. We told Greg and Patrick it was a good omen for our day. Other than the fact that it was followed by a flat tire and a quick tire change, it was a good omen.

We got to experience Patrick and Greg's skills as trackers. They had heard lions roaring the night before and almost immediately saw tracks. They were amazing. They got out of the jeep and talked about the tracks a few times. You could see how intense they were and that they were on a mission. They speak a combination of English and several local languages with each other (and amongst the guides) so you can't understand what they are saying. But they were definitely tracking lions. After seeing nothing at all for quite awhile, and tracking through trails that seemed barely there- they came to three young, recently filled with a meal, lions who were lounging around and have us some great photo ops. Incredible once again.

Now I'm caught up- I did forget to tell you that one night we followed a pride of 8 lions on the move- apparently focused on a kill in the distance. I wanted to spend the night with them and witness the kill, but they wouldn't let me.

Hope you are all well at home.

We did hear about Michael Jackson and Farrah Faucet when we were in Cape Town. Not much else. Bye for now.