Safari

Yes, we are okay!  We apologize for the lack of content on the blog, but we simply have had not had the time nor the internet access to post new information. 

We know we can never do it justice, but our safari trip to the Masai Mara was an experience that cannot be duplicated.  We flew out of Nairobi and our plane hopped from camp to camp, dopping off eager safari-goers anxious to see “The Big Five”.  Upon arriving at the Masai Mara, we met our guide Albert, who drove us in an open air Land Rover through the open plains of the Serengeti and to our home for the next two nights, camp Kichwa Tembo.  We were greeted by the staff, who served us during our stay there.  We settled into our “tents”, which were more like luxury hotel rooms under a large canvas covered room, and we prepared ourselves for our excursion.

During our three day stay, Albert drove us to the wildlife hot spots around the national park and gave us as many oppurtunities as he could to witness nature untouched.  The beauty of the landscape and the diversity of the animals was an experience that we all appreciated and will never forget.  Although the list of animals we saw is extensive, the rhino, elephant, giraffe, zebra, crocodile, baboon, mongoose, warthog, and all types of antelope were seen during the safari ride.  And yes…we saw lions…from about 15 yards away! 

We’re back to work now and will leave for Uganda on Monday.  We appreciate your blog comments.  They’re wonderful to read when we’re so far away.  We hope to blog again soon.

P.S.  Hey T.L. Waggoner, thanks for the love from Imperial.  Take care of my kids for me and tell them I miss them. Katie Gray, I have your lion pictures ready for when I get home. I even saw cubs! To my family and friends, thanks for the concern! Don’t worry, we’re okay and being well cared for.

Love, Jess