Wow. I just quickly read my blog, didn't remember what I wrote. Guess I was pretty tired. Nothing like camping for 2 weeks straight to make you appreciate a bed! And a shower.
You know you've been in Africa a while, when sighting a baboon, elephant, giraffe, or zebra by the road doesn't phase you. But they still are incredible to see. Safari was incredible, saw so many animals. Lions. Check. Hippo. Check. Hyena. Check. Hyena OUTSIDE OUR TENT AT NIGHT. CHECK. Water buffalo. Check. Wildebeest, hartbeest. Check. Monkeys, several kinds. Check. Impala, gazelle, antelope. Check. Lots of animals I can't think of at this very moment. Check.
Tarangire and the Ngorongoro Crater were so stunning, but the Serengeti was my favorite...maybe it was the lion family, or just the incredible vastness, it's kinship to the "Lion King", not sure, but it was amazing. I can never step foot into a zoo again. Seeing these creatures in their natural habitat is just, oh, what's a good word...incredible, better than incredible, fascinating, so cool (my English is stellar right now). The sunrises and sunsets were some of the most beautiful I have seen. Truly no city lights to interfere.
Now my favorite animal--yes, the elephants are adorable, the giraffes elegant, and the lions magnificent, but the warthogs, they are just hysterical! I laugh out loud every time I see one. The wildebeests are a close second with their goofy faces.
We arrived back to Arusha last night, and I head to the coast today, will be sticking my feet in the Indian Ocean in just a few hours (hopefully). Happy Holidays to everyone!
P.S. The coffee was exquisite! And I am so proud of my brother's ability to eat! Maybe that's where I got it from.
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Should I tell these things to Missi - remember, your pint-sized doggie back home? Who, by the way, has not done well on her "diet". Hope you have pictures of these animals that you can use as intimidation on her if she doesn't behave. Maybe not a good idea, maybe she'll want to eat more to grow to their size.
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