We just got back from our 2 day safari to Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro Crater. We went with a couple of teachers from Belgium and a professor from Germany who we met in Arusha.
Despite having possibly the worst guide ever --- he was hung over, and acted like he was annoyed that he had to drive us around all day --- we had a great time!
In Lake Manyara, the elephants were practically in our car. One time, I shut my window because a tusk was getting a little too close for comfort.
We also saw a lion charge at some zebra heading to a water hole. We're still not sure if the lion wanted to eat the zebra or just scare it away from its nice water...but it was cool.
Ngorongoro Crater was also spectacular! We saw a cheetah eating something, hyena and lions having a feast, baby hippos and tons and tons of Gnu. (Gnu is capitalized in honor of Gary Gnu from Great Space Coaster)
Unfortunately, our trip to see the ladies making cheese today didn't happen. Today was not the luckiest of days. Everything we tried to do was closed, not happening or not quite right. Dan got pickpocketed (only a few dollars, so no big deal) and even our attempt to see a movie failed since they were only playing Shrek 3. So tomorrow we head back up to Kenya.
The good news is that we got some great photos that I'll post soon and I scored a copy of Harry Potter 7!
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Hi! Making plans to travel with you.Reading about ipod thieves, pickpockets, hung over guides,elephant poo & no elephants.Sounds great. Hmmm! Do we really want to meet D&D?Can't wait to see more photos.Love to read about your adventures & hoping to havew a few tamer ones with you in India!Call if & when you can .Miss you!
Love, Mom
Nope...no plans to travel with you....off to the Cayman Islands to lie on the beach & do NOTHING....barring any hurricanes! So..if you need anything ..let me know & I will send with the other Mom.
Stay safe..please..going grey..love you...Mom
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