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Getting the message across...Late Night: Last night we got stuck in sand whilst down by the river. Then the vehicle rescuing us got stuck. Was fascinated watching logs being put in sandy grooves, then a log chopped to get it out of the way (my idea) and then leafy brush put under the wheels which was successful. After that we stayed out looking for aardvarks until midnight. This morning the bush was dead and so was I so we decided to head back to camp. On the way back there was a tremendous baboon hullabaloo and we found a partial pride of lions with the young very sleek females trying to get the baboons. Wonderful light. So much for being tired. Returned to camp at the regular time! Elephant Encounters: Our third day at Somalisa was amazing for elephants. The high point was mid-morning when a large matriarchal herd came to the bore hole and we parked near a large tree and a fallen log. Once the ellies had finished drinking they moved slowly towards us, always checking scent. Eventually a large female was in front of the truck about four feet from us; she rested her trunk on the log and proceeded to doze off. Her itsy baby curled up under her and went to sleep! To have huge animals that relaxed in your presence was astonishing. | Permalink |
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