Monday, September 27, 2010

Elephant encounter

It is 7am and we are about to take off on our second day of Safari, into the Ngrongoro crater, known as the 8th wonder of the world. We had a perfect view of it from our room and it is difficult to describe its beauty. I will upload pictures tonight or tomorrow. Sufice it to say the most beautiful view ever!

On our safari yesterday we were climbing a mountain road and came right up beside an old elephant - about 50 years old our guide guessed. We could have reached through the window and pet him if we wanted he was that close. We got some fantastic photos. What a rush that was!

Other animals seen yesterday were a ton of baboons, giraffe (very close as well), zebra, hippos and warthogs (Pumba!) It is all so surreal. And oddly enough feels just like the Disney World safari ride :) they knew what they were doing!

Off to get breakfast. Maddy is trouping along and having a blast with the other two teens, and an amazing group all together!

Jambo!

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