Sea Date April 14, 2024 Safari Day 2

 Sea Date April 14

Umkumbe Lodge

Safari. Drives and Bush Walk.

During our safety orientation, we were told NEVER get off the vehicle and if someone tells us to, ignore them. On our morning drive we had a flat tire. Leo told us to get out of the vehicle. After reminding him what he told us. he laughed and said -"Get off."

Leo was a fascinating guide. He was part of a government anti-poaching team. Extremely dangerous! Shot at multiple times. Caught in the bush for over 10 days and the government called his mother (protocol). She was furious - he hadn't told her his specific job. She made him quit. Also, Italian accent and very good looking! Knowledgeable!

Our evening drive we were hunting for leopards but Leo was thrilled we found a pangolin instead. One of the rarest animals on earth, hunted to near extinction. Chinese men want their wcales for vitality and prowess. Get Viagra - leave the animal alone.


    
                                                            Very poisonous caterpillar.

    
                                                                  Hippo silently gliding.

    
                                                                        Egyptian Goose
    
                                                                        Meve's Starling

    
                                                                Early morning coffee and cocoa.







    
                                                        After our flat tire, Jim was our spotter.


    
                                           Our pool and Shower. Jim watched the giraffes and elephants
                                                I could see nothing.









    
                                                        Add water and this pant makes soap.




    
                                                                       Massages.


    
                                                                it was cold!



                                              Monkey Business - rustling through the trash.



    
                                                                               PANGOLIN!



    
                                                                        Sundowners. 
                                                            Our crew taught Leo - double doubles!


    
                                                                  Night hunting with a flashlight.

    
                                                            Chameleon - what a green.


    
                                                            Nightcap back at the lodge.



    
                                                The animal I most wanted to see on safari - lilac breasted roller!




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