Our word for the day is Hippo, affectionately named after
the critters lounging on the beach about 60 feet from McBrides patio. It describes our day well. We are on bush schedule “just like the
animals” Charlotte said.
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| Michael's picture of hippos |
Bush schedule:
5 – 6ish wake up, make a lot of noise, at least that is what the hippos were doing– I heard such a cacophony
of sound like I don’t think I have ever heard before, couldn’t tell if it was
mammal, bird or insect, although I could usually pick out the hippos laughing.
6:15 “knock, knock” our morning wake up call
6:45 driving safari in big green truck
We saw puku, impala, warthogs, sable, bushbuck,
reedbuck, Kudu, waterbuck, deicher, orbi
(only 1) kingfisher, African Green Pigeons, sausage trees, white back vulture,
franklin birds, elephant, and tsetse flies (tip of the day – Lysol keeps the
tsetse flies away!)
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| Sable |
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| Puku |
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| monkeys |
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| Impala |
Brunch
of “grits” that Charlotte called porridge, fruit, poached eggs, bacon, sausage,
rice and chili sauce
11 ish shower and a
nap – just like the hippos!
4:00 tea with scones, jam and cream
7-8ish returned to visit around the campfire with new guests
to McBrides
8-9ish An elegant dinner with lively conversation, stories,
history, and good natured chatter.
10 ish off to sleep – just like the hippos
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