Again, this day brought us closer to African nature and wildlife then we dreamed possible.
When we asked and after hearing what time our day would begin, waking up at 5:30 am seemed like a tall order. But after we saw what it was for it was all so incredibly worth it.
When we asked and after hearing what time our day would begin, waking up at 5:30 am seemed like a tall order. But after we saw what it was for it was all so incredibly worth it.
The sunrise was sensational to say the least and by the advice of our guide Oscar we were positioned in front of a tree with the rising sun in its background and we were mesmerized by its beauty.
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At times it was like the Amazing race. Oscar would get a tip from a colleague and would race wildly through the vast and rugged roads to find different wildlife tucked away in various secluded corners. Determination and patience led us to meet more lions and later one in particular who we very fondly refer to as the Lion King, the 2nd largest living cat after the tiger. It was impossible to not be drawn to this father lion’s well recognized face and 
mane as we found him nestled up under a tree taking an afternoon rest.
mane as we found him nestled up under a tree taking an afternoon rest. When we arrived to the campsite we were pleasantly surprised with the hot and almost scalding water in the shower. A welcome clean up was definitely in order followed by some rest and relaxation on the grass and a leisurely walk around the campsite.
The night ended with another fabulously prepared meal by Jimmy and a most illuminated and warm campsite fire. Several of the campers huddled around and recounted all the amazing things that they saw and did that day.
It was extraordinary going to sleep that night blanketed by the billions of stars in the sky.
In order to get water, the elephant, as well as the local Masai will go to any and all extremes.
It was extraordinary going to sleep that night blanketed by the billions of stars in the sky.
In order to get water, the elephant, as well as the local Masai will go to any and all extremes.
While enjoying our breakfast the following morning, we were advised to 
go outside to find an elephant helping himself to the campsite’s water supply. As if no one was around and without a care in the world, two elephants towered beside us to quench their thirst while the locals warned to somewhat too brave tourists to keep a good distance.
Elephants are the largest land mammals now living. At birth an elephant can weigh over 200 lb and will typically live to 50 to 70 years of age. To see them as up close as we did was extraordinary and it took everything in me to not reach out to touch them.
go outside to find an elephant helping himself to the campsite’s water supply. As if no one was around and without a care in the world, two elephants towered beside us to quench their thirst while the locals warned to somewhat too brave tourists to keep a good distance.Elephants are the largest land mammals now living. At birth an elephant can weigh over 200 lb and will typically live to 50 to 70 years of age. To see them as up close as we did was extraordinary and it took everything in me to not reach out to touch them.
I was fascinated watching them eat and the manner in which they twirl the grass around their trunk before they grab hold of it to put it in their mouth, somehow I felt like I could watch it for hours.
Best line ever: 'extraordinary going to sleep that night blanketed by billions of stars'. Beautiful!
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