At this time of year the camp gates are closed at night between 19:30 and 05:30. This is done to prevent dumb humans from wandering around the park in the dark and getting themselves eaten by lions, cheetahs and ground squirrels.
So, when we went to bed last night our plan for this morning (well, my plan at least) was to be up and out of the camp as soon as the gates were opened at 05:30. That way there is a chance of getting to see some of the animals before the heat of the day gets into gear. I was the first one to wake – at 08:30! So plan A was abandoned in favour of plan B – which involved a late breakfast (accompanied by one of the ubiquitous ground squirrels), a swim in the camp pool, and a large chunk of a Steven King novel (Desperation).
So far, a totally idle day – but what a pleasure. I can’t remember the last time I was so relaxed. Same for Gill. Theoretically we could be just as relaxed at home, but of course that never works – there are always things to be done in the house, the garden, the pool area, the office or wherever. Of course, so far as Louise and Tisha are concerned it’s been just a pretty normal day!
It still amazes me that I can sit here in the middle of the
It’s now 15:30, and the afternoon temperature is in full swing at 46C – although there is a little bit of a breeze.
I’ve just advised the girls that I intend to drive out into the park around 17:30 for a couple of hours to see what wildlife there is to be seen as the day begins to cool down a bit, and also to see what I can find to photograph. Louise said that sounded like a good idea, and may well join me. Tisha and Gill remained strangely silent!
So, for the next hour or two, back to the pool and Desperation. Then out into darkest
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