Natural Fireworks

Happy New Year to all readers. Hope that 2010 will bring us better things and fulfil our goals!

Lightning strike - beginning of rainy season December 2009

His Master's Voice

One evening we were busy in the kitchen and heard the sound of a Tree Frog literally filling the room ie much louder than a normal Tree Frog which we have plenty of in the house. We were a bit puzzled about the loudness, but eventually tracked him down sitting in his amplifier! (an ornamental mug overhead)

Baobab

One of the most incredible baobabs that we have seen for a long time. We were lucky enough to actually experience the short-lived flowers in full bloom.

Just an idea of how massive the tree actually is, compared to a human.

Lower Zambezi National Park, Zambia, October 09

Gone Fishing!!

See you in 2 weeks

Working in the Bush

After we departed from Kasane on the way to Selinda in the Selinda Reserve,

We had to stop over at Chobe airstrip for 2 hours awaiting another plane to hop us to Selinda 5 minutes away by air.

The wind was howling and brought the best out of every pilot in exercising their crosswind landings to the utmost.

One of the guides also waiting for the same plane, casually mentioned that there were a few lions just around the corner sleeping under a tree, and would we like to have a look at them while passing the time.

Got into the Landrover and they were less than 100 metres away from us.

The best of all, they were downwind from us but fortunately well fed.

What an experience!!!

Elephant Sands

Just another sunset!!

Acacia Blossoms

Close up showing the beginning of the pods too.

Acacia flower

Chalet at Elephant Sands overlooking the waterhole.

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We went to fix a Satellite Internet system about 600km round trip from home.
Stayed over at Elephant Sands, one of our favourite spots.
Rustic and in the middle of the "real" bush.

The Salt Pans

Moonrise

The Southern Cross

Daybreak

Cattle searching for fresh water

Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, April 2009