We saw this guy from about 11 feet from our truck! He was as interested in us as he looks in the photo (he is yawning for about the 4th time, not roaring). What you cannot see in the photo is that it was raining which is why this character was parked under a tree to rest and wait it out. It rained for most of our 4 hour drive this afternoon. It was cold and wet but we persevered and completed our "Big Five" which means we have seen: 1) Lions, 2) Elephants, 3) Rhinos, 4) Buffalo, 5) One Jaguar (which are very rare).
All of this is thanks to our driver, Henry, and spotter Abednego, who have taken us places I never dreamed a Land Cruiser could go! They also found a safe spot for us to get out and "mark our territory" without getting eaten, trampled, or charged (I mean by a buffalo, not with a fine).
Back here at the safari club (which turns out to be one of the nicest places we have stayed -our tent here is way nicer than our room was at the Hilton in Nairobi), we have our share of exciting finds too! Today we watched the hippos do what they do all day -hang out underwater and periodically come up for air (it is strangely fascinating) and then we chose sides with a crocodile, watching it loll around underwater in hopes of nabbing a sheep that came down for a drink. The sheep won; none of the got eaten. We felt a little bad for rooting against them. Not too bad, though, circle of life and all...
Back to Nairobi tomorrow for my mom's birthday which coincides with Jomo Kenyatta Day (also known as Heroes day). Should be some celebrating somewhere!
Tell my girls we will be home soon!
Kris
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