Saturday, 12 November 2011
10 Nov Game Drive
Today we decided to get up early and do a Self Game Drive , like many others in the camp. Most folks take a picnic lunch and stop along the way. I should mention that early to most folks is between 4 and 5 AM. Early to us is 6 to 7 AM. Some where around 7;30 or 8 we took off on what ended up being a 3 hour Game Drive and we seen lots of animals. One particular Giraffe was blocking the road eating from a tree, of course, so we took a few pics and admired it until it was ready to let us pass. We also spotted an elephant, a few Lions and a Rhino but they were too far away for a good pic. After our picnic lunch we complete the trip but not before a huge Elephant decide to walk down the road towards us so I put the RV in reverse, just in case, I was in his way. Finally he walked into the trees and we headed home, much delighted to see all these animals. The temp was around 43 to 44C so we headed to the pool and stayed there until 3:30. Since we had schedule a 3 hour Sunset Game Drive We had to be ready to go at 4:30 PM. It gets dark around 6:30 so the last hour we have Hand held spot lights to fine the animals and at that time of night they are usually laying down. We were amazed at how adapted the ZA people on our trip were at finding these animals at night. Anyhow it was a great Game Drive, and we arr home around 8 PM which was longer than expected but with so many animals to see, and the guide giving us the details, our ride was extented. We then made supper and TURN on the A/C so it would be cool for sleeping. We went to bed at 10 PM and as i looked around I believe we were the only one up.
Friday, 11 November 2011
9 Nov Sabie to Satara
Today we left the town of Sabie and our very nice camp site at Merry Peoples and headed for Kruger nat Park to a site called Satara. Although we only had to travel 250 KM, we were advised by other campers that we must stop to view some of the sites along the way. Our first stop was a the "Pinnacle" which was a canyon where the river eroded away much of the rock, many hundreds of years ago, but this one Plateau, about 50 Feet in diameter, must have been made of a harder rock material as it stood about 100 ft tall in the the middle of the canyon. Also, every stop has several Hawkers selling there wares. Although it only cost R5 to get into the place it cost much more just to get Carroll out of there. Somehow, she owes it to the hawkers to buy something.
The next stop was only several Km down the road but it is " God's Window" so of course, with a name like that , it cost R10 to get into the place. After a short walk and a few senic pictures, we again ran the gauntlet of hawkers but Carroll got away unscathed for a change.
Our next stop was about 1 1/2 hrs down the road, aptly named the Potholes. Since this attraction included a 1/2 km walk and had a resturaunt, not to mention 10 or 12 Hawker "Booth " , this placed cost R5 for each person but and another R5 for the vehicle. The Potholes, as you might imagine, is were the " Rushing River " actually cut any soft material out of the rocks and it now appears little many potholes filled with water running in and out of theses holes. By this time our feet where tired so we,along with many others soak our feet in the cool water. After this Rushing River flowed over the Potholes it continued down the canyon and cut deep into the cayon walls which is now at least 50 or 60 ft deep.
Since it was now around 1 PM we decide to have lunch so Carroll returned to the RV and made a sandwich while I save a table near the reasturaunt and watch some small monkeys steal food right off the plates of unsuspecting patrons. One guy lost a sandwich and a banana. When Carroll returned with our lunch the Monkeys headed for our table. I actually had to cover my sandwich with my hand to stop the theft. Then , Carroll left a window open in the RV as it was close enough for us to see and the dam money jump in the RV looking for food. I ran to kick him out but he heard me holler so he jumped out before I got there.
After lunch Carroll again visited the Hawkers and bought a table cloth and 6 Place mat. Carroll bargined with the lady and she dropped her price by R20 and threw in a pot holder so you just know she got the best of the deal.
Now we had to hit the road running as we had to reach Kruger Park and our camp site by 6:30 as they lock the gates. We finally reached the edge of the park and we thought this was our destination for the night. Much to ur surprise Mr. Security said we had 60 more KM to go. After checking thru we took off only to find out that the Max speed in the park is 50 KMH, mainly so you don't hit any animals because they have the Right of way. Besides you do not way to challenage an Elephant, Rhino or a Buffalo. So we mosied along at 50KM. We did see some animals along the way but getting to the Camp site was more important as were tired and hot. Once we reached the reception area we then found out that we needed a Daily or annual Park Pass. The camping was about 20.00 a day but the Park Passwas was about 25.00. anyway we finally reached our camp site got set up for the night. We decide we were too tired to do a night Game Drive and that could wait until tomorrow.
The next stop was only several Km down the road but it is " God's Window" so of course, with a name like that , it cost R10 to get into the place. After a short walk and a few senic pictures, we again ran the gauntlet of hawkers but Carroll got away unscathed for a change.
Our next stop was about 1 1/2 hrs down the road, aptly named the Potholes. Since this attraction included a 1/2 km walk and had a resturaunt, not to mention 10 or 12 Hawker "Booth " , this placed cost R5 for each person but and another R5 for the vehicle. The Potholes, as you might imagine, is were the " Rushing River " actually cut any soft material out of the rocks and it now appears little many potholes filled with water running in and out of theses holes. By this time our feet where tired so we,along with many others soak our feet in the cool water. After this Rushing River flowed over the Potholes it continued down the canyon and cut deep into the cayon walls which is now at least 50 or 60 ft deep.
Since it was now around 1 PM we decide to have lunch so Carroll returned to the RV and made a sandwich while I save a table near the reasturaunt and watch some small monkeys steal food right off the plates of unsuspecting patrons. One guy lost a sandwich and a banana. When Carroll returned with our lunch the Monkeys headed for our table. I actually had to cover my sandwich with my hand to stop the theft. Then , Carroll left a window open in the RV as it was close enough for us to see and the dam money jump in the RV looking for food. I ran to kick him out but he heard me holler so he jumped out before I got there.
After lunch Carroll again visited the Hawkers and bought a table cloth and 6 Place mat. Carroll bargined with the lady and she dropped her price by R20 and threw in a pot holder so you just know she got the best of the deal.
Now we had to hit the road running as we had to reach Kruger Park and our camp site by 6:30 as they lock the gates. We finally reached the edge of the park and we thought this was our destination for the night. Much to ur surprise Mr. Security said we had 60 more KM to go. After checking thru we took off only to find out that the Max speed in the park is 50 KMH, mainly so you don't hit any animals because they have the Right of way. Besides you do not way to challenage an Elephant, Rhino or a Buffalo. So we mosied along at 50KM. We did see some animals along the way but getting to the Camp site was more important as were tired and hot. Once we reached the reception area we then found out that we needed a Daily or annual Park Pass. The camping was about 20.00 a day but the Park Passwas was about 25.00. anyway we finally reached our camp site got set up for the night. We decide we were too tired to do a night Game Drive and that could wait until tomorrow.
Tuesday, 8 November 2011
8 Nov in Sabine
Today we will tour the area but first we will visit Vodafone for the umpteenth time as the Sim card/Stick on my computer would not connect and I do not know how to reprogram it.. After waiting 15 minutes the "Techy " found time to help me. After he reprogrammed it he walked me thru the procedure so if it happens again I can correct it. For that little bit of help it cost me 20.00.
While I was doing that Carroll visited with the Tourist info booth and got a map and direction. The young lady was most helpful and advised us were not to go or park in two of the small towns we were going to visit.
First we went to "Bridle Falls" ( doesn't every country have one ) . although it was 5 KM down a cobble stone road, we were advised it was a must see. Obviously, these folks have never see Niagra falls. When we got to the gate the Security said the cost was R5 ( about 50 cents ) . He advised me that my vehicle was safe with him. I ask how far to the Falls since it was all up hill and he said about 300 or400 M. About half way up to the Falls I realized the Security guard had skipped way too many "Math " classes. But we made it and it was a good test for Carroll's knees and they servived . From here we were directed to another MUST see Falls located at Lonely Creek. The cost to enter had now doubles to R10 ( little over a dollar ) . However the climb was shorter but the water was still on a downward path as expected. Now that is the end of anymore "Falls " unless we get to Victoria falls. I should mention that all these attraction have 5 or 6 hawkers with all their wares to sell.
Next we headed for an old Gold Mining town called Pilgrim's Rest, which was 30 KM away thru a narrow mountainous road but very picturest. This town is strictly a Tourist trap type town with many hawkers with booths along the only street in town. It actually has an uptown and Downtown but the sneery is all the same. The unemployed of i assume are many stand on the street to wave you in to a parking stall and then want to wash your car for R50. I told the guy who waved me in Not to touch my Vehicle. Little did I know he was deaf ( Ithink ) because , in my absence he did splash some water on my vehicle. But after a argument I did pay him R35 and of course he played his ( my children are starving ) card. anyhow we had lunch at local cafe and read about the History of the town from the menu. Then we walked the main street and Carroll bartered with the Hawkers and she managed to but some ZA junk.
After , we left Pilgrim's Rest and went to another small town but it is a type of town where everyone in the area buys their groceries and Sundry item so it had no significants for tourist. So we returned to our Camp site and jumped into the pool for an hour.
There was a middle age gent ( white of course ) in the pool and he was a wealth of knowledge about . One of the items of conversation we found interesting was about the logging in this area . There is a Huge logging industry in this area , albeit not in concert with the Tree Huggers. All the trees for hundreds of miles have been cut and replaced with a pine tree from MX, aptly named the Mexxican Pine. these trees are planted in rows exacting so far apart and they only take 12 years to mature. Unfortunately they take a large amount of water from the soil and the area hence the water table is sucked down. Also, and I must say amazing to me , is that no animal, bird or insect with go in the forest of the MX pine because it is not their nature habitant. He says the forest are erie quiet and the animals have moved to other areas which is their natural habitant.
While I was doing that Carroll visited with the Tourist info booth and got a map and direction. The young lady was most helpful and advised us were not to go or park in two of the small towns we were going to visit.
First we went to "Bridle Falls" ( doesn't every country have one ) . although it was 5 KM down a cobble stone road, we were advised it was a must see. Obviously, these folks have never see Niagra falls. When we got to the gate the Security said the cost was R5 ( about 50 cents ) . He advised me that my vehicle was safe with him. I ask how far to the Falls since it was all up hill and he said about 300 or400 M. About half way up to the Falls I realized the Security guard had skipped way too many "Math " classes. But we made it and it was a good test for Carroll's knees and they servived . From here we were directed to another MUST see Falls located at Lonely Creek. The cost to enter had now doubles to R10 ( little over a dollar ) . However the climb was shorter but the water was still on a downward path as expected. Now that is the end of anymore "Falls " unless we get to Victoria falls. I should mention that all these attraction have 5 or 6 hawkers with all their wares to sell.
Next we headed for an old Gold Mining town called Pilgrim's Rest, which was 30 KM away thru a narrow mountainous road but very picturest. This town is strictly a Tourist trap type town with many hawkers with booths along the only street in town. It actually has an uptown and Downtown but the sneery is all the same. The unemployed of i assume are many stand on the street to wave you in to a parking stall and then want to wash your car for R50. I told the guy who waved me in Not to touch my Vehicle. Little did I know he was deaf ( Ithink ) because , in my absence he did splash some water on my vehicle. But after a argument I did pay him R35 and of course he played his ( my children are starving ) card. anyhow we had lunch at local cafe and read about the History of the town from the menu. Then we walked the main street and Carroll bartered with the Hawkers and she managed to but some ZA junk.
After , we left Pilgrim's Rest and went to another small town but it is a type of town where everyone in the area buys their groceries and Sundry item so it had no significants for tourist. So we returned to our Camp site and jumped into the pool for an hour.
There was a middle age gent ( white of course ) in the pool and he was a wealth of knowledge about . One of the items of conversation we found interesting was about the logging in this area . There is a Huge logging industry in this area , albeit not in concert with the Tree Huggers. All the trees for hundreds of miles have been cut and replaced with a pine tree from MX, aptly named the Mexxican Pine. these trees are planted in rows exacting so far apart and they only take 12 years to mature. Unfortunately they take a large amount of water from the soil and the area hence the water table is sucked down. Also, and I must say amazing to me , is that no animal, bird or insect with go in the forest of the MX pine because it is not their nature habitant. He says the forest are erie quiet and the animals have moved to other areas which is their natural habitant.
7 Nov Bela Bela to Sabine ( Merry Pebbles)
Bright and early monday morning we head for the Vodafone shop to get this dam ipad SSSIM card issue straighten out. unfortunately, Mrs "congenially" was the only Techy available. First she wanted my Passport, for what I will never know, then she played with her computer punching in my Sim numbers. I noticed she was making faces as if the numbers did not work, so i politely said are you having trouble, she just stared back so I just clamed up after that. Then she wanted my cell phone to install the other SIM to activate it but it did not work so she use her own cell and it did not work. She your SIM card is no good and I said well you sold it to me... as she stared at we again i was wishes i could "delete" my last sentence. I really think she was just advising me that it was faulty and I don't think I was suppose to answer.
She then returned my cell and took my iPad to the "Back " room probably so i could not watch her every move. About 10 or 15 minutes later she reappeared, seemingly in a better mood and said the could activate it but the internet was down and that I should return in 1 hour. an hour late I return and she handed me the iPad it's activated and ready to use. I was going to check it right in the shop but I thought that might be pushing my luck, so i returned to the RV and sent a test msg and it worked.
Now, we can finally get on our way to Merry Pebbles camp gropund in Sabine. This a tourist area and has many thinks to see such as Water Falls, picturest landmarks, a several other old gold mining towns that service on tourist only. They also have lots of Hawkers.
We took the secondary roads against the advise of our friends but you know us " No Guts.. No Glory ". For the 1 st 2 hours all was well and then we hit 40 KM of road construction. We had to share the same lane with gravel trucks and road equipt so 30 KMH was the top speed. After that little interruption we were clean sailing until we were about 1 hour out of Sabine. We were in the mountains at 6000 ft and then a very thick Fog hit us so again we were down to 20 and 30 KMH. In fact I rode on a guys tail light for about an hour until we dropped down in the valley.
As we were coming down a steep hill into Sabine, apparently the speed sign said 60 KMH, and apparently I missed it and apparently the Radar picked me up at 76 KMH in a 60 zone. I think the cops all over the world ask the same question. Do you know how fast you were going... of course not or I would have slowed down. anyway he took my Licence and said to come with him so he could write me a ticket. So he studied my drivers Licence and said it had a wealth of information until his licence which was pactically useless as it lack any real info. So we chatted and he ask me about Canada and what i did for a living so i played the "Air Force' Card. then i noticed myMilitary Retirement card so i took it out and should it to him and he says, OH you were a Captain in the Air Force. Then shortly thereafter he handed me my Licence and said no more speeding. I shook has using the special handshake used by the " Blacks " and which the appreciate and I was Scott Free.
We then proceeded to our camp site and it is beautiful. It covers about 50 acres, it is all treed and mostly grass. The road ways are all interlocking brick.The bathrooms are 5 Star not like the pig pens in Canada. We are paying about 22.00 Cdn but one like this in Canada, if you could find one would be 35.00 to 40.00 a night. They have a resturaunt with the park so Carroll and I ate there. I had lamb chops and Carroll had Snitzch all for 20.00 Cdn and the food was excellent.
She then returned my cell and took my iPad to the "Back " room probably so i could not watch her every move. About 10 or 15 minutes later she reappeared, seemingly in a better mood and said the could activate it but the internet was down and that I should return in 1 hour. an hour late I return and she handed me the iPad it's activated and ready to use. I was going to check it right in the shop but I thought that might be pushing my luck, so i returned to the RV and sent a test msg and it worked.
Now, we can finally get on our way to Merry Pebbles camp gropund in Sabine. This a tourist area and has many thinks to see such as Water Falls, picturest landmarks, a several other old gold mining towns that service on tourist only. They also have lots of Hawkers.
We took the secondary roads against the advise of our friends but you know us " No Guts.. No Glory ". For the 1 st 2 hours all was well and then we hit 40 KM of road construction. We had to share the same lane with gravel trucks and road equipt so 30 KMH was the top speed. After that little interruption we were clean sailing until we were about 1 hour out of Sabine. We were in the mountains at 6000 ft and then a very thick Fog hit us so again we were down to 20 and 30 KMH. In fact I rode on a guys tail light for about an hour until we dropped down in the valley.
As we were coming down a steep hill into Sabine, apparently the speed sign said 60 KMH, and apparently I missed it and apparently the Radar picked me up at 76 KMH in a 60 zone. I think the cops all over the world ask the same question. Do you know how fast you were going... of course not or I would have slowed down. anyway he took my Licence and said to come with him so he could write me a ticket. So he studied my drivers Licence and said it had a wealth of information until his licence which was pactically useless as it lack any real info. So we chatted and he ask me about Canada and what i did for a living so i played the "Air Force' Card. then i noticed myMilitary Retirement card so i took it out and should it to him and he says, OH you were a Captain in the Air Force. Then shortly thereafter he handed me my Licence and said no more speeding. I shook has using the special handshake used by the " Blacks " and which the appreciate and I was Scott Free.
We then proceeded to our camp site and it is beautiful. It covers about 50 acres, it is all treed and mostly grass. The road ways are all interlocking brick.The bathrooms are 5 Star not like the pig pens in Canada. We are paying about 22.00 Cdn but one like this in Canada, if you could find one would be 35.00 to 40.00 a night. They have a resturaunt with the park so Carroll and I ate there. I had lamb chops and Carroll had Snitzch all for 20.00 Cdn and the food was excellent.
6 Nov Back to Bela Bela ( WarmBaths )
Just so you are totally confused, Bela Bela and Warmbath are the same city. Warmbath was the original name of the city due to the Hot Springs right in the town but the " majority " black gov't has decided to change the name of some cities/town to a "Black " name hence the name Bela Bela. This is most confusing to us as our GPS with the ZA chip does not recognize the changes. Yesterday we actually thought we were in the wrong town until we seen the old name on the store front.
OK, enough about the history. On sunday the 6 th we return to Bela Bela because the we had to see the vodafone dealer on Monday morning. On Saturday I had the Vodafone shop install the SIM card in my ipad as it is nearly impossible to find free WiFi. unfortunately i hit the shop at 11:30 and they close at 12 noon and don't open until Monday. The "Techyy " seemed to have a hard time installing the SIM card and if fact went into a back room so i could not see her fumbling with it. About 5 min to 12 she say I need you cell phone to install another SIM which will activate your ipad. When i said it was a few blocks away in my RV, she hands me a sheet with directions with 7 steps to do it myself. She said was easy or maybe she said simple , but those words used around my computer always spell trouble. Carroll and I tried several times but it would not activate the ipad.
Hence the reason we returned to Bela Bela. We spent sunday swimming in the Wave Pool, then a dip in the Hot pool, and took in some sunshine to polish our Tan. We met up with some friends at the camp site and joined then in the evening at the Hydro Pool. I'm still not sure why they call it a Hydro Pool but it is huge, 1/2 indoors and 1/2 outdoors. Now we wait for Vodafone to open Monday morning at 8 AM
OK, enough about the history. On sunday the 6 th we return to Bela Bela because the we had to see the vodafone dealer on Monday morning. On Saturday I had the Vodafone shop install the SIM card in my ipad as it is nearly impossible to find free WiFi. unfortunately i hit the shop at 11:30 and they close at 12 noon and don't open until Monday. The "Techyy " seemed to have a hard time installing the SIM card and if fact went into a back room so i could not see her fumbling with it. About 5 min to 12 she say I need you cell phone to install another SIM which will activate your ipad. When i said it was a few blocks away in my RV, she hands me a sheet with directions with 7 steps to do it myself. She said was easy or maybe she said simple , but those words used around my computer always spell trouble. Carroll and I tried several times but it would not activate the ipad.
Hence the reason we returned to Bela Bela. We spent sunday swimming in the Wave Pool, then a dip in the Hot pool, and took in some sunshine to polish our Tan. We met up with some friends at the camp site and joined then in the evening at the Hydro Pool. I'm still not sure why they call it a Hydro Pool but it is huge, 1/2 indoors and 1/2 outdoors. Now we wait for Vodafone to open Monday morning at 8 AM
Monday, 7 November 2011
4 Nov ? 5 Nov Mabalingwe
We moved from Bela Bela to Mabalingwe which is a Nature Reserve some 28 KM down the road. We did so on the advise of a friend and we did not have a reservation. What an exercise to get a camping spot even thought there we some a valuable.
When we arrived at the gate a security guard ask if we had a reservation and we said no. He say " no can enter". We were told by friends to never take No for an answer and just keep talking. So Carroll took over the conversation and the guard got his supervisor to help. Carroll finally got a phone # from him and call the reservation desk, but only after talking to 3 more people. So , it took us 10 min and 5 people just to get thru the Gate. They allow us to enter and go look for for a site. The girl at the Camp site ( person # 6 ) gave us 5 choice. After we selected a site we were sent to the " Reception " area which was about 5 KM away to sign in and pay. When we arrive at the Reception desk a" White " guys ask if he could help. when we said we wanted to sign in and pay he said he could not help but go to the Cashier. So we did but she sent us to the Reservation desk ( that would be person # 9 ) . This lady took our information and then send us back to the Cashier who finally took our money. We then return the 5 KM to the Camp site and past our receipt to ( person # 10 ) and Lo and Behold we were allowed to stay for 2 days. Does this sound like a Make Work Project????.
We then schedule a 5 PM to 8 PM Game Drive. but I will not born you with that process but suffice say we did not see many animals and about 6:45 we got hit with a rain Storm and had to termination our tour. Did they return our Money? Yeh Is the Pope Catholic. end of day one.
On the 5 th we sat around the Hot and Cool swimming pools talking about life in general and some folks gave us some good tips on where to go for a visit. Since WiFi is almost non-exsistant around here we decided to return to Bela Bela tomorrow ( Sat ) and get Vodafone to load the iPad so we can use . It sounds simple but just wait for the next Blog. We are in ZA... nothing is simple.
When we arrived at the gate a security guard ask if we had a reservation and we said no. He say " no can enter". We were told by friends to never take No for an answer and just keep talking. So Carroll took over the conversation and the guard got his supervisor to help. Carroll finally got a phone # from him and call the reservation desk, but only after talking to 3 more people. So , it took us 10 min and 5 people just to get thru the Gate. They allow us to enter and go look for for a site. The girl at the Camp site ( person # 6 ) gave us 5 choice. After we selected a site we were sent to the " Reception " area which was about 5 KM away to sign in and pay. When we arrive at the Reception desk a" White " guys ask if he could help. when we said we wanted to sign in and pay he said he could not help but go to the Cashier. So we did but she sent us to the Reservation desk ( that would be person # 9 ) . This lady took our information and then send us back to the Cashier who finally took our money. We then return the 5 KM to the Camp site and past our receipt to ( person # 10 ) and Lo and Behold we were allowed to stay for 2 days. Does this sound like a Make Work Project????.
We then schedule a 5 PM to 8 PM Game Drive. but I will not born you with that process but suffice say we did not see many animals and about 6:45 we got hit with a rain Storm and had to termination our tour. Did they return our Money? Yeh Is the Pope Catholic. end of day one.
On the 5 th we sat around the Hot and Cool swimming pools talking about life in general and some folks gave us some good tips on where to go for a visit. Since WiFi is almost non-exsistant around here we decided to return to Bela Bela tomorrow ( Sat ) and get Vodafone to load the iPad so we can use . It sounds simple but just wait for the next Blog. We are in ZA... nothing is simple.
Sunday, 6 November 2011
3 Nov Bela bela
At 5 PM tonight we are going a Game Drive ( not a Safaria as Safaria is an overnight trip or longer) . So today we checked out all the facilities in this park. Besides the Wave pool, and the large Hot pool, they have 2 lge slides, A slide that uses Inner tubes , a Zip line, aGo-Cart Track and a 1 KM long Water Ski Oval where you are pull around the oval on a cable at a speed up to 30 KM an hour unless there are young kids using it , then they slow it down. As it turns out, one of the skiers was the Maintenance man from Germany who actually install the Ski tow in 1993. He was here doing a Semi-annual check and of course has to ski to ensure all is working good. I had a good chat about the operation so I said , what happens if you fall 1/2 way around. He said , Oh, that's when SFSW kicks in. I said , what hell is that. He says Ski; Fall; Swim to shore; Walk back to the start. Then I ask the obvious question , How deep is the water and he said about 1 meter and without thinking I said , that's not very deep. His anwers; What's difference , you only ski on top of it. the cost to is R50 for 1/2 hour R80 for 1 hour. R=.13 cents Cdn.
In the evening we did the game Drive with 8 other people. We seen a few Ostrich, many different bred of Antolope, a herd of Zebras, several Giraffe and a herd of White Rhinos. We thought the Giraffe where the high light of the animals.
We arrive back at the Hotel located on the Camp site ( it also has a convention centre ) and we decided to have supper in the Hotel resturaunt which was highly recommended by the Driver. We ordered their special which was 1/2 a rack of ribs, 3 prawns, Baked potato and something that resembled shedded onion rings all for R80 ( around 10.00 cdn). My beer cost 2.50 cdn.
After supper we headed to the Hydro pool , a huge indoor/outdoor Hot pool for about an hour to swim, soak and talk to others doing the same. Two couples we had met the day before invited us over to their " Caravan " for a drink of Amarula ( much like Bailey's) for a night cap. Amarula is made from a fruit that grows wild on a large tree in the nature Reserves. It is a favorite food of the Elephants . Sometimes the fruit falls to the ground and ferments, then the Elephant eats the fruit and gets Drunk. I actually seen a video on Youtube of this happening. Good Night
In the evening we did the game Drive with 8 other people. We seen a few Ostrich, many different bred of Antolope, a herd of Zebras, several Giraffe and a herd of White Rhinos. We thought the Giraffe where the high light of the animals.
We arrive back at the Hotel located on the Camp site ( it also has a convention centre ) and we decided to have supper in the Hotel resturaunt which was highly recommended by the Driver. We ordered their special which was 1/2 a rack of ribs, 3 prawns, Baked potato and something that resembled shedded onion rings all for R80 ( around 10.00 cdn). My beer cost 2.50 cdn.
After supper we headed to the Hydro pool , a huge indoor/outdoor Hot pool for about an hour to swim, soak and talk to others doing the same. Two couples we had met the day before invited us over to their " Caravan " for a drink of Amarula ( much like Bailey's) for a night cap. Amarula is made from a fruit that grows wild on a large tree in the nature Reserves. It is a favorite food of the Elephants . Sometimes the fruit falls to the ground and ferments, then the Elephant eats the fruit and gets Drunk. I actually seen a video on Youtube of this happening. Good Night
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