- Jackal. Captured from video.
- There was a great debate at dinner last night whether to call then "spots" or "dots"... we finally settled on "patches."
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Mom@24.240.90.223 (05/23/2001 16:42:31):
Looks like you got your wish Lis! Hooray!!!! Hugs
Anne & Ben@207.172.11.148 (05/24/2001 15:47:53):
We are enjoying your daily reports! FYI:
GIRAFFE,Giraffa camelopardalis, Family Giraffidae Color brown to rich chestnut (old males darker, even black), dissected into intricate tapestry by patches and blotches of lighter hair, pattern unique in each giraffe.
- Female hippo, with just the ears of her baby visible.
Mom@24.240.90.223 (05/23/2001 16:53:54):
Okay, all together now............ooooohhhhhh how cute! - Tawny eagles. A few moments later, they mated. (Sorry, I was too busy observing to snap a photo.)
Mom@24.240.90.223 (05/23/2001 16:53:02):
This one of course is Wen's favorite!!!! - Impala. We saw hundreds of impala.
- Wildebeast & a couple implala. i.e. lunch animals.
- Another elephant.
These guys are everywhere, and are largely responsible for the landscape, as they routinely take down trees to feed and/or demonstrate their masculinity. Hence the nickname "African bulldozer."
Chris & Ali@63.27.152.229 (05/23/2001 19:11:18):
What a coincidence! Ali calls me the "New Hampshire Bulldozer" for exactly the same reasons! Loving the pictures! - This is what constitutes a major road inside Djuma. Meaning we can get into third gear.
- I don't know why we pronounce it "zeee-bra."
The British pronunciation of zeb-ra (like "debra") makes much more sense.
Mom@24.240.90.223 (05/24/2001 15:40:32):
but then, the Brits are sooo much more sensible while we just have fun! Doesn't zeeebra have a much better ring to it! - Sunset....
"and we walk our days under African skies..."
Susan@207.172.11.148 (05/24/2001 13:17:51):
WOW! You guys are sooo fortunate to be able to take this trip. Is National Geographic looking for photographers? It's a possibility!
Mom@24.240.90.223 (05/24/2001 15:39:09):
awe inspiring, just awe insiring.... - This leopard walked right under our vehicle. Captured from video.
- Lions in the mist. Not gorillas.
- One of several year and a half old cubs we saw this morning.
How could you not love a face like that?
Mom@24.240.90.223 (05/24/2001 15:38:03):
So okay, I love it....can I have a kitty, huh, huh???
Wrench@24.128.196.25 (05/25/2001 17:51:44):
looks fuzzy... :-) - Yet another elephant
OK, I know this is the third elephant we've posted, but if you were seeing them in person you'd understand. They are truly impressive, awe-inspiring beasts.
James@192.168.0.4 (05/24/2001 23:22:48):
Wow, pictures look great, I cant believe they are real. Everything is well here, enjoy the rest of your trip. - The moon may be a harsh mistress, but it's nice to see you can still dress her up once in a while.
- Our trusty steed for the past week.
Our ranger can take this Land Rover anywhere.
JJ@168.29.218.244 (05/25/2001 12:22:59):
Well that's an improvement. So often they can't take you guys *anywhere* :)
Uncle Richard@152.163.213.209 (05/25/2001 19:58:49):
wow you guys look cold what is the temperature?