Friday, January 2, 2009

Hi everyone,
Our early start for the safari was well worth it! The first day it was overcast and not too muggy but our drivers, Tim and Matt informed us that this was the best weather to see the animals because they would not be sheltering from the sun.

Our first sighting was a rhino rather close to the road. This being everyones first safari we were very excited! Our day continued with sightings of impalas, nyalas, giraffes (a big group of them!), buffalos, warthogs, elephants (right next to the road) and even a hyena as we were driving out.

We stayed at Isinkwe backpacker's which means bush baby in Zulu and saw a couple of bush babies eating bananas.

The second day we saw everything again plus wildebeast, a tortoise and lions, though in the distance. We also saw babies of every animal.

We spent today in St. Lucia and went on a boat cruise to see hippos and crocodiles. We saw a baby hippo lying on its mummy's back.

We will update you again when we get back to Durban as this is pre-paid internet and it is running out.

love you all love everyone
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4 comments:

  1. Suzanne and KimJanuary 2, 2009 at 8:46 AM

    Hey, how envious are we? Animals galore AND warm weather! We're freezing our butts off down here in Hobart. Keep those blogs coming - it's great to hear that you're all having a fantastic time. Love you Tess(that goes for Huw and Sootie too!) xxxx

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  2. rojoJanuary 2, 2009 at 11:47 AM

    WOW!!!!Absolutely brilliant!!What an experience!!Can't wait to see the photos...Hey Clare..Gordy and Psyla seem to have taken over your room ...See you later..we might go up the mountain now and make a snowman..

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  3. Ross KayeJanuary 2, 2009 at 7:00 PM

    Hello Hope this message finds you all well. Sounds like everything is going great at the moment - good weather and seeing a good varity of animals. Bet the baby animals and the baby hippo lying on its mother back were the favourites with everyone. Hi ALI hope alls well with you. We are heading off to the Taste with Mum, Yas and Mae and we will be thinking of you. Maesie is still looking at your bedroom..... Catch up with you later. Love from us.

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  4. LouiseJanuary 3, 2009 at 9:59 AM

    Hello all,
    sounds like your having a good time.
    writing to wish Sarah a happy 17th birthday from her family at home.
    Sarah don't forget to smuggle a hippo home in your luggage.

    love the big sister

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